PSYCHE AND CUPID

 The sculpture captures a dramatic moment in the Greek tale of Psyche and Cupid. The god Cupid fell in love with the most beautiful mortal on Earth, Psyche. Cupid's mother, Aphrodite, was against her son mingling with a mortal but rather than forbidding them being together, she forbad Psyche from looking upon Cupid in the light. Psyche, unable to restrain herself, devised a way to look upon the divine body of her beloved. When Aphrodite found out, Psyche was banished and suffered through great trials in search of her love. Because of her great devotion to Cupid, Aphrodite finally consented to their reunion, and Psyche, too, became immortal. Johnston’s “Psyche and Cupid” is also known as “Icarus and Mother Earth”. One can see how both myths apply.

Psyche and Cupid  “Mayor’s Choice Award” 
The Art Market  2002  Hampton, VA

Icarus and Mother Earth (Small) ‘Graham Gallery Sculpture Award’ 
Salmagundi Club  1989  New York, NY

Psyche and Cupid (sml) 1984 Bronze 22” high (with granite base) Edition 8
Psyche and Cupid (lrg) 1984 Bronze 71" x 30" x 10" Edition 8