Daphné- watercolor on paper
About the myth of Daphné, who was desired by Apollon and as he didn't stop harassing her and trying to rape her, she 'decided' to transform herself into a tree, so Apollon leaves her alone. What interests me in this topic is the violence of desiring and that it seems always the fault of the desired person and never of the person who desires. I connect this with the violence against women, which affects so many lifes.
Why does Daphné, as the victim of this desire, had to change to be safe?
Why does Daphné, as the victim of this desire, had to change to be safe?