Chromia 2020

Camilla d'Errico's 'Chromia' presents a striking figure adorned with a unicorn's horn. A symbol of purity and grace in classical lore, the unicorn also carries potent associations with power and untamed wildness. Consider the duality of the unicorn's horn as a symbol of both healing and piercing strength. It's an echo of the ancient Minoan horns of consecration, potent symbols found throughout the Mediterranean, representing divine power and protection. The unicorn's continued appearances across centuries reveal a persistent human fascination with the convergence of gentleness and strength. The eyes, mismatched in colour, evoke a sense of otherworldly vision, a subconscious connection to the collective human search for balance, that emotional and psychological quest. The unicorn, therefore, is not just a mythical beast but a mirror reflecting our deepest aspirations, its image continually reborn, adapting to the ever-shifting tapestry of human experience.