Magical Clock Painting

Description

There are many Easter traditions and symbols. Some have their roots deep in history. Other, on the contrary, are new. In Christianity Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Easter eggs represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Nevertheless, the Bible doesn’t include all the existing customs.

A bit from history

There are studies that suggest that the decoration of eggs go back to 13^th century.  Although Easter is a religious holiday, some of the traditions linked to pagan period in the history of humankind. There was time when people believed that an egg was a symbol of new life. They celebrated the spring as the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Easter is synonymous with all things cute to me. As much as I adore lovely bunnies, pretty pigs, colorful eggs, all festive items in pink and baby blue colors. What always inspire me the most are vintage greeting cards. Easter cards printed in the early 20^th were mainly monochrome. Often, they pictured delicately drawn rabbits, chickens, and rosy-cheeked cherubs. Young girls were a symbol of luck and hope. The Easter bunny was a token of fruitfulness and success. On the contrary, sometimes you can find old cards decorated with traditional spring motives. For instance, sometimes you may see daffodils or chicks. However, most cards still have vividly colored Easter eggs.

War time

In 1914 soldiers and military pictures replaced light and vivid designs on Easter cards. Later they switched to more religious plots. For example, there were cards with Jesus in the center surrounded by sheep. After that chromolithography became popular among designers. Today you may find cards decorated with gold and silver.

Nowadays people all over the world send millions of Easter cards. It doesn’t matter what your faith is. A positive Easter cards can make you smile, fill your heart with brightness and hope, encourage you in tough times.

In my painting “Magical Clock” I made a humble attempt to capture the spirit of Easter with its hope, love, and joyful living.