The Hittite Sun

Cotton & wool, 79 x 109 cm, Private Collection

The Hittite sun disc is an Anatolian symbol dating back to the 5th century BCE. It’s believed the object was first used to locate the stars. It later played a symbolic role in sacred mourning ceremonies, where it was placed between two ox horns (perhaps representing the Earth) and crowned a scepter. In my interpretation, I’ve eliminated these details and focus on the sun’s course. I chose natural rug wools for the sun figure to emphasize its life-giving nature.