#andrew constantine

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**Mother of Demons: Caireen, the Dear One** by [Andrew Constantine][ac]. Acrylic on canvas, framed. 18" x 24". As part of his show *[Mythos: Gods, Demons, Fantastic Creatures][mythos]*. From the title card: > Early legends depict her as a champion and defender of youth and a patron of chidren. ...Later stories appear to merge her with another god, Morrigan—the crow goddess, associated with war and death on the battlefield. This hybrid deity becomes the mother of phantoms, demons, and shape-shifters, and the patroness of priestesses and witches. So it's fitting that, hidden in the hair flaring from the warm and welcoming face, are peering eyes, howling dogs, robed monks, and other creepy specters. This is the last weekend for *Mythos*! All work is 20% off until the 30th. If you're interested, [get in touch][email]. And, as always, the good photos are by [John Carleton][jc]. [ac]: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConstantineVII [mythos]: http://giganticgallery.info/shows/andrew-constantine [jc]: http://johncarleton.tumblr.com [email]: mailto:[email protected]

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**[Aine of Knockaine: fairie queen of Munster][aine]** by [Andrew Constantine][]. Acrylic on canvas, framed. 20" x 24". As part of his show *[Mythos: Gods, Demons, Fantastic Creatures][mythos]*. From the title card: > Originating from the Munster region of southern Ireland, Aine of Knockaine, the fairie queen, was closely associated with the sun in early myths. Over time, however, she became more commonly referred to as a moon goddess associated with love, fertility, growth, crops and cattle. ...Although folklore regarding Aine is as varied as her magical attributes, bards regularly regaled listeners with tales of her infidelities with random humans. These encounters created a magical new race and effectively ended her marriage to Manannan mac Lir, the ancient sea god. I wonder if Aine ever took old Mannanan mac Lir to the night court of [Aevel][]? Photos by [John Carleton][]. [aine]: http://giganticgallery.bigcartel.com/product/aine-of-knockaine [Andrew Constantine]: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConstantineVII [mythos]: http://giganticgallery.info/shows/andrew-constantine [Aevel]: http://giganticgallery.tumblr.com/post/39924937497/dark-lady-aevel-the-lady-of-sexuality-by-andrew [John Carleton]: http://johncarleton.tumblr.com

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**[Dark Lady: Aevel, the Lady of Sexuality][dl]** by [Andrew Constantine][]. Acrylic on canvas, framed. 24" x 20.5".. As part of his show *[Mythos: Gods, Demons, Fantastic Creatures][mythos]*. From the title card: > Referred to as "the Lady of Sexuality", the character of Aevel was at the heart of a great many erotically-charged sagas. Bards spoke of mythical midnight courts held to determine whether or not husbands were satisfying their wives' sexual needs. Aevel acted as judge, jury, and executioner, leveling exacting punishments if a lover's complaints were proven true. Well how about that to inspire some performance anxiety? Photos by [John Carleton][], who's clearly doing it right. [dl]: http://giganticgallery.bigcartel.com/product/dark-lady [Andrew Constantine]: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConstantineVII [mythos]: http://giganticgallery.info/shows/andrew-constantine [John Carleton]: http://johncarleton.tumblr.com

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**[The Ellen Trechend is Loose: three-headed demon of Samhain][ellen]** by [Andrew Constantine][]. Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 10". As part of his show *[Mythos: Gods, Demons, Fantastic Creatures][mythos]*. From the title card: > Throughout Ireland there are tales of monsters that appear at Samhain which must be killed by a hero. The worst of these was the three-headed Ellen Trechend, that, legend has it, emerged from the cave of Cruachan on Samhain leading a host of creatures intent on wreaking havoc upon the land. The Ellen Trechend terrorized the Irish countryside until the Battle of Mag Mucrima, where the demon was finally killed by the poet-warrior Amergin. I'm not sure if we should be struck more by the classic terror of a three-headed demon-beast or the hilarity of a "poet-warrior". Either way, this striking painting is personally one of my favorites from the show. I'm also a fan of the way [John Carleton][] photographed it. [ellen]: http://giganticgallery.bigcartel.com/product/the-ellen-trechend-is-loose-three-headed-demon-of-samhain [Andrew Constantine]: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConstantineVII [mythos]: http://giganticgallery.info/shows/andrew-constantine [John Carleton]: http://johncarleton.tumblr.com

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**Something Wicked This Way Comes**, **Walking with the Green Man**, and **The Hag of Baere** by [Andrew Constantine][]. Acrylic on vinyl LP. As part of his show *[Mythos: Gods, Demons, Fantastic Creatures][mythos]*. You know you need [something lovely to buy][buy] with your Christmas cash. Photos by [John Carleton][]! [Andrew Constantine]: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ConstantineVII [mythos]: http://giganticgallery.info/shows/andrew-constantine [buy]: http://giganticgallery.bigcartel.com/product/work-on-vinyl [John Carleton]: http://johncarleton.tumblr.com

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[**Mythos: Gods, Demons, Fantastic Creatures**][show] opens tonight! [Hope you can make it][fb]! [show]: http://giganticgallery.info/shows/andrew-constantine [fb]: http://www.facebook.com/events/116102741886229/