Hajnalka Mayor
Hecate
Hecate
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Artist Statement:
Hecate is often described as dark, evil, and mostly associated with witchcraft. But her original roles and representations were very different, more diverse.
She was the only child of the Titans Perseus and Asteria from whom she received her power over heaven, earth and sea. She was a benevolent goddess who received prayers gladly and was happy to help those in need. She could grant protection for new-born children, help fertility in livestock, help fishermen, she was associated with agriculture, liminal spaces, she was also seen as protector and helper, even of those considered outcast. Her association with witchcraft and the underworld may have been emphasised in later interpretations, leading to misrepresentation of her full character.
According to the most genuine traditions, she appears to be an ancient Thracian divinity. She was the only one among the Titans who retained her powers under the rule of Zeus, and she was honoured by all the immortal gods.
She also assisted the gods in their war with the Gigantes. Hecate assisted Demeter in her search for Persephone, guiding her through the night with flaming torches. She became Persephone's companion in the underworld.
Dimensions: Approx. 395mm (h) x 210mm (w) x 280mm (d)
Year: 2025
Medium: Mixed media sculpture - Japanese stone clay, mohair, silk, cotton fabric, leather, Kozo paper, polymer clay, other air dry clay, balsa wood, acrylic, garnet gemstones
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Hajnalka Mayor
I was born in Hungary in 1976, and my life journey has taken me across various countries. In 2016 with my husband and our 2 children we finally put down roots in New Zealand and established a permanent home.
My primary vocation is as a ceramist, and my creative journey led me through various other artistic domains.
For several years, I practiced as a professional makeup artist, stylist, and a graphic designer. I also explored oil painting and further extended my artistic endeavours into the film industry, where I became part of the art department. Later, alongside my role as a full time parent, I briefly immersed myself in sugar art.
When my daughter was diagnosed with severe autism at age 3, I became her full time caregiver.
In 2015 I started to work from home with polymer clay, and It was obvious from the beginning that I found my calling. Sculpting helps me to relax, to find peace, and to express myself. Having a child with severe disabilities is demanding. The act of creation has become more than a pastime, it has evolved into a lifeline, allowing me to rise above the challenges.
In the past few years, my work has been published in various international magazines, I won several awards and I earned a master certificate in my area.
I create realistic one of a kind fantasy and storytelling figurative art, mixing different techniques and mediums, losing myself in intricate details.
I like to explore and experiment with diverse mediums, such as integrating mulberry paper and needle felting into my art, adding unique dimensions to my creative repertoire.