Blending contemporary, art deco and post modern styles, Garsot splits apart the traditional image of thegoddess Aphrodite into a past vs present abstract depiction of explosive personal growth and self-realization from a womans perspective. Her evolution from constrained and cloaked suppression to 20th Century freedom and thought uses minimalist shapes combined with strong movements to paint a symbolicemotion of new found freedom. Aphrodite Today visually depicts the duality from feeling vulnerable andcontrolled behind a symbolic veil to a sudden breakaway from the shackles of ancient rules and stereotypes.With no reservation, she sheds her ancient oppressive garments to dance unconstrained and to representher total liberation! Symbolizing a coming of age for all women, Aphrodite Today leaps upward andoutward in self direction and modern thought. With breakaway confidence she shines in mind and spirit,yet behind her remains her personal beliefs and the heritage of her womanhood. In her happy heart hermoral foundation is not forgotten or cast away; instead her teachings, religion and principles remind us ofthe nurturing nature, strength and power of all women today.