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Janie Slabbert

Janie is an amateur illustrator with a passion for art, ancient studies, mythology, and poetry. She holds an MA in English literature, for which she explored the erotic pursuit metaphor in classical mythology and its transformations in the poetry of women. She is particularly fascinated by the folktales and fairy tales of different cultures, and how these stories speak to human experience. She is a published poet and an avid academic.

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Articles by Janie Slabbert

5 Autobiographical Paintings by Frida Kahlo
5 Autobiographical Paintings by Frida Kahlo

The life and Surrealist art of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has fascinated admirers, biographers, artists, fashion enthusiasts, and feminists alike.

5 Famous Artworks of Medusa: Monstrous, Misunderstood, or Moving?
5 Famous Artworks of Medusa: Monstrous, Misunderstood, or Moving?

Medusa has made her mark in many spheres. The infamous Gorgon whose gaze turns to stone has mesmerized many artists and terrified many an audience.