The Medici Vases are based on ancient mythological vessels. The first, Medici Vase I, made famous by it’s inclusion in the Medici collection, is an interpretation of the Roman marble relief in the Uffizi, depicting the sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father, Agamemnon, to secure a victory in war. While this imagery is today often relegated to the mass-produced garden planter, my work seeks to reclaim its significance. By re-sculpting these forms, I am looking to reveal a universal undercurrent of misogyny—one that remains as relevant today as it was in the classical world.

The series evolves by drawing from broader, recognisable sources—including Greek red-figure vases and mythological painting—to formulate a richer female presence within these ancient stories. In subsequent works, such as those featuring Ariadne or Persephone, the focus shifts. I am looking to flesh out the female roles that history often keeps on the periphery. It is an effort to bring these figures into the foreground, giving them a depth and complexity that isn't always found in the original classical sources.