It Is Almost Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, I have been thinking of what truly the day means. A day to express love.  Is it love for your sweetheart? Is it love for your children? Is it love for your pets? I s it love for your life? For all of us, love has different meanings. I guess  what  is most important to us as human beings is that we experience love, no matter  in what shape, or form , it may take. I have always cherished Valentine's day because of the warm memories I have from childhood. My mother always made it special by doing simple things such as a decorating the kitchen table with red napkins and plates, flowers, and chocolate for a special Valentine's Day family dinner. I don't even remember what she prepared, but what I do remember was the love and  care she took in making a pretty table for us to gather around, making  warm, endearing memories . 

My very talented  sister in -law, and amazing Artist , Rose Mahanor, has taken it upon herself to explore  and express the journey of Love and all of it's meanings and mysteries . Rose has even gone a step further and has created a wonderful Blog for artists , and anyone inspired to contribute to the Blog with  regard to the subject ~ that being Above All Love. The purpose of her lovely blog is to connect people from around the world from all cultures in order to explore and convey an understanding of the idea, or meaning of love. With Valentine's Day almost upon us, I think Rose's beautiful Heart creations are perfectly timed   to share.

The art of Rose Mahanor is as complex as she is. For the subject of love, Rose has been actively utilizing vintage papers and vintage items and locations, thus adding  antiquity to her compositions. One such location was an old barn in the town in which she resides in Maine. The years of patina from the old weathered barn added texture and history to this lovely design.  Amazingly, after this piece was completed, a devastating fire burned the surrounding structures, but the heart still remained intact.  Was this a message of Burning Love? ~ Not quite sure of that . But, the photo is quite striking in itself.  In this case, it truly seems that love  did conquer all.

In addition to her hectic schedule as a mother and artist, Rose actively substitutes in the art department at the  Fryeburg Academy near her home . Most recently, some of her her students, completed  a collaborative work of art  for "Above All Love". The piece exhibits the expression of love in a wonderfully youthful , fresh style. 

From Rose's insightful mind,  she eloquently expresses that "love is the human emotion that unites humanity and creates compassion. Love fosters responsibility and encourages us to care for one another.. Love is a vehicle that drives acceptance, understanding, education , and evolution."


 With these thoughts in mind, Rose would like to extend an invitation to all to submit an original idea to her Blog whether it be a poem, an artwork, photo, sculpture, or short film. ~ Nadia


 * For more information on Rose Mahanor Art , and to submit to her Blog, Above All Love  Please visit these sites.    

                                   
                            ( All Images Are Property Of Rose Mahanor Art)