The Twin Sisters I is a mixed media by Xueling Zou which was uploaded on April 13th, 2012.
Title
The Twin Sisters I
Artist
Xueling Zou
Medium
Mixed Media - Ink And Mixed Medias Original Art By Xueling Zou
Description
Thank you for viewing my original art. © Xueling Zou -
I had this opportunity to create a booklet by using mixed media for a Japanese Twin Sister's story. This was the design for the cover.
The story is about Japanese twin sisters who were separated since they were born, one lived in the east and other one lived in the west. Finally, they found each other after 20 years, but their destiny could not make their joyful reunion easy, or stay for long...
Additional changes were required for adding the cherry blossom to the design. It is just the right timing as they are blooming in our location in April. So, I took a perfect "Twin blossom" and added to it.
Cherry trees and their blossoms in Japan go by the name of sakura and carry a great cultural meaning and significance for the people of Japan. The word sakura would translate as the Japanese flowering cherry tree in English whereas the blossoms are referred to as cherry blossoms. Originally, the purpose of hanami excursions was to ponder the transient nature of life, as the cherry blossom blooming season is so short, and cherry blossom flowers themselves are held in the highest esteem. This concept ties in with Buddhist thinking about the nature of life. The cherry blossom was also important to the samurai culture of Japan. Like cherry blossoms, samurai expected to have short lives. The cherry blossom also represented drops of blood.
Today, cherry blossoms are connected to innocence, spring and simplicity.
Uploaded
April 13th, 2012
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Comments (27)
Mary Machare
I love the layers of complexity in this deceptively simple piece. Beautiful story behind this fantastic work. VF
Kendall Kessler
Beautiful work and thanks for your terrific compliment on Young Girl and for sharing it! F/V
Christiane Schulze
Wonderful work Xueling.....like the colors and composition. An interesting story too - Chris :-))
Rochelle Mayer
Congratulations Xueling. I just love this mixed media work of art. I appreciated reading the story that brought you to create this beautiful painting.
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Wonder how could I missed this marvel, Xueling. Love everything about it...... splendid textures and colors and so deeply meaningful. _____ Ana
EricaMaxine Price
Fascination comparison on the 2 pieces to go along with that interesting story. How creative you are. I've been sick and trying to get back into the swing.
Lenore Senior
There is something touchingly sad about this image. As I read the description, I understood why. Beautifully done with great colors....I also like the b&w version! v/f
Christiane Schulze
Lovely colors and composition.....like the story it tells Xueling - thanks for your much appreciated feedback - Chris :-))
Dawn Senior-Trask
What a soulful, poignant cover design! Hauntingly beautiful -- any writer or publisher would be overjoyed to have you express such depth of insight about their book!
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