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Delphic Oracle features a postcard of Greek ruins–the temple of Apollo. Greek language text regarding the Oracle of Delphi in multicolor with a labyrinth design. The Delphic Oracle was the most important prophetic shrine in ancient Greece, located at the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, where the priestess, known as the Pythia, channeled prophecies from the god Apollo, offering cryptic guidance on major decisions for individuals, states, and even influencing wars and empires.
Translation:
ΔΕΛΦΟΙ (DELPHI)
ΕΚ ΧΘΟΝΗΣ ΦΩΝΗ ΠΙΝΥΤΟΝ (A WISE VOICE FROM THE EARTH)
ΠΥΡΩΝ ΑΜΦΙΠ (AROUND THE PYRAEUS)
ΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟΝ (GASTRION/PLACE OF THE STOMACH – likely refers to the navel of the earth at Delphi)
Ω ΠΑΙΔΕΣ ΥΠΕΡΒΟΡΕΩΝ ΠΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΟΣ ΑΓΥΙΕΥΣ.. (O CHILDREN OF THE HYPERBOREANS… AND AGYIEUS OF ZEUS)
From a portfolio produced to commemorate the Kelpra Studio Exhibition at the Tate Gallery, London, July-August 1980. Published by Kelpra Editions and the Tate Gallery. Printed at Kelpra Studio London 1980.
Joe Tilson “Delphic Oracle” 1980
Screenprint in twenty-seven colours with collage and metal grommets.
Printed on Zaan all rag board, collages on Cuve, Velin Arches, and Acid-free tissue.
Paper size: 28.7×25 inches / 73×63.5 cm
Image size: 28.7×25 inches / 73×63.5 cm
Signed proof aside from the edition of 60
