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Forbidden Love

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A mixed media piece~ I've thrown quite a bit of symbolism into the work (I :heart: symbolism, it gives extra depth for people who look. ^_^). The couple is a faerie and a gargoyle. In the background is a crumbling Gothic cathedral. Gargoyles/Grotesques were put on Gothic cathedrals to ward away evil spirits from the churches. So, the church and gargoyle symbolism Christianity. The faerie represents the pagan religion (along with the crescent moon, often associated with the goddess). Back in the day~ Christians and pagans often didn't get along, so this faerie and gargoyle's romance is forbidden~ rather Romeo/Juliet really.

Prints of her are available on my website: [link]

Or on Etsy: [link]

or you can also send me a Note if you are interested in a print. :)

Forbidden Love (c) Samantha Nowak 2008
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HoneyThistle's avatar
Squeee! This is LOVELY!! I LOVE the backstory!