Victory sits in titan's hands, a bolt from the blue, an era ends, in the triumph of luck

Abstract

"Victory sits in titan's hands, a bolt from the blue, an era ends, in the triumph of luck" reimagines the origins of American football by melding together the iconography and acts of violence that connect Greek myth, American folklore and contemporary sports culture. Highlighting the hidden labor of women and their contribution to American football’s cultural mythologization, the ephemeral materials of the exhibition help form the maze that acts as the setting for this imagined narrative. Taking a journey through the maze the viewer is invited to explore the story within the colored corridors of Titan’s Temple while deciphering the symbols of a mysterious language. Acknowledging the viewer’s role in the interpretation of the narrative prompts questions asking how mythologies are created, who creates them and how do they impact contemporary life?