Life & Love – Sacred Heart
$28.00 – $740.00
All my work is done using the technique called collage (from the French coller), which translates “to paste,” which is an artistic technique that consists of the construction of plastic works through the agglomeration or conjunction of pieces or cutouts from different origins, “trying” to give a unified tone format. In other words, it is about assembling work with bits obtained from other sources such as photographs, illustrations, Artcraft, images in magazines, and everyday objects.
On a personal level, my artistic style is deeply rooted in Kitsch, a style known for its vibrant colors, bold shapes, and striking elements. I often incorporate illustrations from the public domain into my work. My fascination with antiquities and furniture is a recurring theme, evident in the costumes of my characters and the environments where my works’ narratives unfold.
My image sources can include images and cuttings from very old magazines that are passed through a scanner to be processed into digital format. Therefore, it is very possible that the final prints do not have uniform images and can have different textures.
Creations by Erika C. Brothers are printed on Velvet Fine Art paper, which is heavyweight, cotton fiber, and acid-free. The prints use high-quality inks and cotton paper for a realistic look and feel like original photography oil paintings.
The definition of a giclee is a beautiful, long-lasting technology for fine art or photograph reproduction. It uses a high-quality inkjet printer to make individual copies of different sizes and materials.
For more information on the creativity process of this print, see section of Description, below.
*The prints can take up to 8 to 10 business days to print and ship.
**If you have questions, please let me know at sales@kikasworkshop.com. Additional sizes are available as a custom option and cost.
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This vibrant and evocative image centers around a striking red heart that commands attention with its rich symbolism and intricate details. The heart, a universal symbol of love and life, is rendered in a bold, vivid red, symbolizing passion, vitality, and emotional depth. At the heart’s center is a prominent eye, wide open and surrounded by radiant beams, suggesting vigilance, awareness, and the concept of an all-seeing entity. This eye could represent inner wisdom, divine providence, or the watchful gaze of a higher power.
Surrounding the eye are small golden stars, adding a celestial element to the image. These stars may symbolize guidance, hope, and the vastness of the universe, tying the heart to cosmic dimensions and suggesting that love and life are universal forces. The combination of the eye and stars creates an ethereal and mystical atmosphere, infusing the image with spiritual significance.
An arrow pierces the heart from the left, emerging on the right side, which is a traditional symbol of love’s pain and passion. The arrow is detailed with a dark, rich feather, emphasizing the intensity and sharpness of the emotions associated with it. Despite the apparent wound, the heart remains vibrant and strong, indicating resilience and the enduring power of love and life.
Encircling the heart is a golden ribbon, elegantly inscribed with the words “LIFE & LOVE.” This ribbon weaves through the heart, binding the elements together and reinforcing the theme that life and love are intertwined and inseparable. The gold color of the ribbon signifies value, preciousness, and nobility, highlighting the importance of these two fundamental aspects of human existence.
Above the heart, two cherubic angels hold a crown aloft. These angels are depicted in a classical style, with delicate wings and serene expressions, adding a divine or sacred element to the composition. The crown symbolizes honor, glory, and divinity, suggesting that life and love are noble pursuits that are watched over and blessed by higher powers.
Beneath the heart is a cluster of beautifully detailed white flowers. These flowers, with their soft petals and intricate design, symbolize purity, beauty, and the blossoming nature of life and love. The placement of the flowers at the base of the heart suggests that love and life are nurtured and rooted in purity and natural beauty.
The entire composition is framed with an ornate border, featuring intricate floral and geometric patterns. This border adds a sense of completeness and enclosure to the image, creating a visually pleasing balance. The background color is a muted pink, which complements the vibrant red of the heart and the golden elements, adding warmth and a sense of calm to the overall design.
The combination of these elements creates a rich tapestry of symbolism that speaks to the interconnectedness of life, love, spirituality, and the divine. The eye at the center of the heart serves as a focal point, drawing the viewer in and inviting contemplation on the deeper meanings of existence and emotion. The use of traditional symbols such as the heart, eye, stars, arrow, angels, crown, ribbon, and flowers, combined with the classical style of the cherubs and the ornate frame, gives the image a timeless and universally resonant quality.
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