Here is this weeks entry for Inspiration Avenue.
I made this card before discovering this weeks theme: Books.
Love the synchronicity.
The card shows me surrounded by books. There is a lit chandelier on my head.
Books enlighten me. I am dressed in zebra skin to represent the wild natural world. A fire is burning in an ancient vessel. It represents a guiding light, lamp of knowledge in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. There are no windows in this room.The books are the windows.
"A good library is a palace where the lofty spirits of all nations and generations meet."Samuel Niger
On my nightstand:
~Sound of Paper (it's always there I read it every night)
~Gardens of Italy
~Portrait of Unknown Woman (just finished)
"There are no windoes in this room. The books are the windows."
ReplyDeleteThis piece is so flippin awesome! I can't tell you if I enjoy the art or the words more...I should try to describe "why I did what to who" it makes the piece so much more personable. Bravo!
That quote of yours...if I feel the need to borrow it...I'll ask. It is wonderful!
xox
I love the comment about books being "windows." How very true and how very enlightened! Love this piece, Gemma, and all your meanings behind it.
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic and well thought out piece! "the books are the windows" ~ perfectly put!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, beautiful words and rich imagery alike - really interesting work!
ReplyDeleteThe golden tones set the mood for this piece. I love the chandelier of enlightenment on your head as well as the glowing lamp. I could lose myself in a room full of books. We can see more through them than we can with windows; I totally agree with you.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could collage like that. Any tips?
"Love the book "The Sound of Paper"-my introduction to Julia Cameron! How was "portrait of an unknown woman?" Yes I am a AZ resident making a brief stopover in Germany-I return home July 30 (Chandler to be exact!)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part:
ReplyDelete"There are no windows in this room.The books are the windows."
Wonderful.
Hi Gemma. (Fellow Bibliofile)
ReplyDeleteYour entry is so rich and intricate! Good job!
This is fabulous!
ReplyDelete♥Sharon
Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorites yet!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!