The godless goddess

The godless goddess

Who is the godless goddess?
She is a mother. She is a warrior. She is a nurturer. Lava runs through her veins, and no dogma can contain her fire. She forges her own rules, shaping the world with defiance and grace. The spark in her eyes will outlast time itself. It will carry her into old age as she redefines what it means to grow older. She is my mother.

A Note
Much of my work is highly tactile and reflective—its appearance shifts with changes in light, angle, and the viewer’s position. As a result, color and contrast can vary significantly, making it nearly impossible to maintain perfect consistency across photographs and videos. If you notice differences between images of the same piece, this is both expected and intentional. For this piece I have added different images and a video to show how it reacts to different conditions. The video was shot in full sun, while the images were taken indoor into different lighting conditions.

2025
h 91 x b 61 x d 2 cm
Vanessa Mercante

Vanessa Mercante