Hades & Persephone

Illustrator Hanny Traugott (HDT)

As a Greek mythology enthusiast and lover, the inspiration struck to illustrate the love story of Hades, the underworld king, and Persephone, the goddess of spring. The intention was to capture the exact moment when Persephone returns to Mount Olympus to be with her mother, Demeter, after spending six months with Hades.

The focus was on accentuating the duality inherent in their relationship, primarily through the contrast of colors. I tried to show a kind of bittersweet goodbye between them, bringing out all the feels in their special connection.