“ Resting Astarte ” by artist Magda Malkoun from her exhibition “ The Matriarch ” at Maya Art Space, curated by @sundara_art_culture From Unbroken Strength series | 2024 Mixed media on canvas: paper collage, acrylic paint, and sand. 200 x 130 cm Resting Astarte is a powerful and thought-provoking painting that depicts the Pheonician goddess of war in a modern, female-centric context. The artist draws inspiration from the resilience of women in the face of war and destruction in Lebanon, highlighting the strength and beauty of the female form. The image of Astarte, resting after the storm, conveys a message of hope and determination, reminding us of the eternal dance of destruction and rebirth that characterizes human history.
