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| Remains of the Afternoon |
One of my favourite shapes is the Triangle. I love the balance of it..the feeling of unity and calm I get whenever it becomes part of my work.
There are many meanings surrounding this symbol. In Christianity it represents the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We Americans encounter the pyramids a symbol of future prosperity and strength every time we handle a dollar bill featuring the Great Seal of the United States.
The Greek notion of the triangle as the symbol of a doorway giving balance to emotions and higher wisdom is intriguing to me.
In the Egyptian tradition the symbol represents the trinity of Isis, Osiris, and Horus. And can anyone think of Egypt without dreaming of the Great Pyramids of Giza?
I approached this collage with a clear mind ready to follow the direction of my Muse. The substrate for the collage is illustration board. I cut up a vintage letter, art and handmade paper, joss and sewing pattern paper into triangular shapes. I added the crystalline paper made from newspaper and flower petals enwrapped in tissue. The final touch was copper acrylics stencilled over the layers.
What symbols and shapes are dear to you? If you heed their call, they will help you open the door to your creative possibilities. I don't know about you, but I can never resist going a great adventure!
1 comment:
I love this post and your collage, Shelby. When I first saw it -- it reminded me of American quilt designs, but you are quite right about the ancient symbolism of triangles. Your colors and the pattern both are eye-pleasing. Me, circles tend to make me feel calm.
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