Orphic Hymn 33 to Nike (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.) :
"To Nike (Victory), Fumigation from Manna. O powerful Nike, by men desired, with adverse breasts to dreadful fury fired, thee I invoke, whose might alone can quell contending rage and molestation fell. ‘Tis thine in battle to confer the crown, the victor’s prize, the mark of sweet renown; for thou rulest all things, Nike divine! And glorious strife, and joyful shouts are thine. Come, mighty Goddess, and thy suppliant bless, with sparkling eyes, elated with success; may deeds illustrious thy protection claim, and find, led on by thee, immortal fame."

Nicé - Goddess of Victory

Slipper: 12cm H x 17cm W x 24cm D

Base: 28cm L x 20cm W x 7cm H

Ballet Slipper: Opalescent glass, vitreous glass, coloured mirror, Van Gogh glass, millefiori, shell tile, Swarovski crystals, diamante thread, faux rhinestones, freshwater pearls, ribbon, metal wings

Stand: Tempered glass, vitreous glass, millefiori, coloured mirror, freshwater pearls, shell tile, Van Gogh glass, paint, metal flake

2009