The Magic Flute (version
ii)
| Title: |
The
Magic Flute (version ii) |
| Medium: |
Paper
cut-out in black paper, on white
background. Cut by hand using a scalpel. |
| Dimensions: |
Framed
size: 38 x 31 cm. Unframed size: 25 x 19
cm. |
| Date: |
July 2008 |
| Comments: |
A re-working of a
favourite theme:
Inspired by the parallel legends of
Krishna and Radha (from ancient India),
and of Tamino and Pamina (from Mozart's
German opera Die Zauberfloete
("The Magic Flute")). In both
stories, the two lovers are united
symbolically in their playing of the
flute, suggesting how man and woman come
together to produce a harmonious,
musical, creative result.
Traditionally, the Lord Krishna,
accompanied by his consort Radha, plays a
melody of divine love upon the
"flute" of the human heart. In
Mozart's opera, the magic flute offers
protection to Prince Tamino and Princess
Pamina as they pass through the trials of
initiation into the Brotherhood of the
Temple of Wisdom. Hence, the true love
between a man and a woman is the
beginning of wisdom and harmony.
Original
silhouette cut-out, framed: £100. Prints
also available. Please contact me for further
details. |
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