Thena

Artist: Melissa Sharplin
Original Medium: Oil on Canvas with Gold Leaf
Original Scale: [Please confirm dimensions if needed]

Thena is a striking portrait imbued with warrior spirit and ancestral grace. The subject gazes forward with a calm strength, her face marked with ceremonial lines in turquoise blue. Adorned in layers of sheer textile and draped gold coins, her presence evokes a timeless archetype — both goddess and guardian. Gold leaf details catch the light, adding a sacred aura to this richly textured work. A powerful statement piece that honours divine feminine resilience and beauty.

Available Options:

• Canvas Prints: Unframed, high-quality, and sealed with UV protective varnish for longevity.   
• Framed Prints: Paper prints come boxed in 330mm x 330mm frames with your choice of black, white, or natural wood.   
• Unframed Prints: 297mm x 297mm. 

Details:

• Canvas Prints: ready to frame or mount (canvas print excludes frame).  
• Paper Prints: Choose your frame colour by leaving a comment at checkout: black, white, or natural wood. 

Style: Mythic Realism, Contemporary Iconography
Colour Palette: Earthy terracottas, desert rose, turquoise blue, soft gold
Mood: Regal, mystical, and grounded in ancient femininity