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“Memory” - Modern Mythology 
By @bener1graffiti , @dekor_one and @mister_copy 
An @nvs_graffiti_crew production 

Inspired by Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory, this mural explores the connection between memory, dreams and imagination - bringing together mythology, Romanticism and graffiti.

Memories rarely come back exactly as they happened. They get mixed with feelings, images and fragments, and can change a little every time we remember them. We wanted the mural to play with this idea through layers of colour, classical imagery, abstract shapes and contemporary elements. The golden chalice also connects to the story. In ancient Greek tradition, drinking from the waters of Mnemosyne was believed to preserve memory. Here, the chalice becomes a vessel for memories, experiences and dreams - the things we collect and carry with us over time.

Within this world, we mixed the styles of three artists, each bringing something different to the story.

BeNeR’s Romantic Rebellion takes inspiration from Romanticism and traditional painting and brings it into a contemporary, urban world. Dekor’s graffiti and abstract forms bring movement, colour and a strong graphic energy, while my Modern Mythology takes gods and goddesses from ancient mythologies and reimagines them in the present.

Painted for @accentform 🙌🏻🫶🏼 thank you for the trust and freedom to express
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