Michael Zavros: Gods and Monsters
Discover the magic of Greek mythology in an interactive, family-friendly exhibition where kids can create their own hero identities and explore mythical tales, through vibrant animation and illustration.
Australian artist Michael Zavros explores his Greek-Cypriot heritage through his work. One way he does this is by adding a modern twist to tales from Greek mythology. The characters and stories created by the ancient Greeks to explain the world around them included many gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters who each had their own characteristics and associated symbols.
In this interactive exhibition, Michael invites children to learn about a selection of characters from Greek mythology through an animation inspired by ancient Greek pottery. Children can also create their own digital ‘hero’ identity by capturing a side profile silhouette of their face, then choosing their character’s features, accessories and animal motif.
Michael Zavros: Gods and Monsters is a Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Children’s Art Centre Project, developed in collaboration with Michael Zavros.
