The Magic Flute
| Title: |
The
Magic Flute |
| Medium: |
Silhouette
paper-cut in black paper, on grey
background. Cut by hand using a scalpel. |
| Dimensions: |
Original
size A4 (297 x 210 mm) |
| Date: |
Summer
2007 |
| Comments: |
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 sold. In a private collection
in Ipswich, England. Prints also
available. Please contact me for further
details. |
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