Amaranth
Celeste
Amaranth (version1)
Amaranth (version2)
I now have two slightly different copies of Amaranth and still cannot decide which to go with. I prefer the lighter, detailed version1, yet can't seem to reject the more spacious, darker velvety quality of version2. So here we have both :]
They are concerned with transformation, alchemy.....perhaps even death as a symbol of new life.....in the metaphorical sense. Something about them reminds me of the ocean at night, slightly chilling, yet they are certainly supposed to represent feminine strength, mystery, magic. The mirrors signify both divination and self reflection.
Amaranth: (the following paragraph taken from the Dictionary of Symbols by Jack Tresidder)
"A long lasting flowering plant depicted on Greek tombs and sculptures as a symbol of immortality. Amaranth was linked with Artemis and credited with healing properties. In China, its flowers were offered to the lunar hare at the moon festival as a token of immortality."
For the Celestial Children series.
xxx
celestial, magic, mirrors, nocturnal, occult, sstars in Spectres and Dreams , celestial children Posted on Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Reader Comments (7)
They're all gorgeous! I think the bottoom one draw you in more because the image is closer to the viewer. The first one has distance, which gives it a distant mystery. Only you know what you want them to say though! :) xx
Both are wonderful, but I think I prefer the second because of the detail crowning her head – a kind of fluttering halo – and the flowers and spider's web at bottom are prominent, so it balances. I agree with Jessie above that the first is perhaps more mysterious. I can imagine it's hard to choose.
Thanks for your input:)
I feel the same, so shall possibly just keep both online.
I'm glad to hear the details are as visible as I'd hoped.
x
hey lou, both posses their own qualities, i like the detailing on the second but find myself drawn more towards the darker heavy version.... they both have a great presence though x
Hello Louise,
I've just read that you were leaving Flickr. I'm a bit sad because that's the only place I'm in online, but I'll regularly come and check the new posts here.
These new works are fantastic - they are my new favorites! I've always loved the darker side of your imagination.
All the best from France,
dearest lou,
as always i love the places you find inspiration.
...version 2
for it's ghostlike quality..
Thanks xxx
Muriel, i will definitely still be checking in at flickr. I would hate to lose touch with you!