Seated woman in black boots 

Here we see Dimitris Mytaras’s striking Seated Woman rendered with bold colors. The most prominent symbol is the star-shaped headdress, a motif laden with historical and cultural significance. Consider the ancient Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar, often depicted with a radiant star crown, symbolizing divinity and power. This emblem has traveled through time, morphing into various iterations, from royal regalia to celestial representations. In Mytaras's painting, it appears as an almost theatrical adornment, suggestive of the artist drawing upon this rich lineage to imbue his subject with a certain aura of authority. The posture and facial expression add to this effect; the woman’s hand is raised to her ear, reminiscent of classical depictions of muses or oracles. The artist engages collective memory, creating a powerful effect. This synthesis of ancient symbols with modern form is a testament to the cyclical nature of art history, as images reappear, transformed, yet still resonant with echoes of the past.