These vases are part of a series entitled Sapphic Vases, which draws inspiration from ancient illustrated Greek amphorae and vases.

While numerous examples of these artifacts depict gods and heroes in homoerotic relationships, representations of female same-sex desire are virtually absent. As with many experiences excluded from the historical record, their absence has contributed to a broader cultural invisibility. Through this series, I seek to reinsert these narratives into the visual tradition and, in doing so, to contribute to the construction of a more inclusive collective imaginary.

The pink vase draws on the myth of Artemis and Callisto, a story that intertwines homoerotic desire and divine transformation. As a companion of Artemis, Callisto shared in the intimacy of a female world defined by chastity and solidarity. Her body, however, became the site of disruption when Zeus—disguised as Artemis in some versions—seduced her. This episode blurs the boundaries between homoerotic attraction and divine deception, highlighting the ambiguous dynamics of desire in Greek myth.

Punished and transformed into a bear, Callisto was ultimately placed among the stars as Ursa Major. The myth thus combines transgression and transcendence, inscribing female bodies within cosmic order.