Yggdrasil
| Title: |
Yggdrasil |
| Medium: |
Paper
cut-out in black paper. Cut by hand using
a scalpel. |
| Dimensions: |
Original
papercut A4 size |
| Date: |
Autumn
2006 |
| Comments: |
Inspired by the
ancient Norse legend of the World Ash
Tree or Tree of Life, Yggdrasil
(pronounced Eeg-draw-sil), which
links the various realms of the world.
Its branches are covered in wise and
mysterious runes. A serpent, Nidhogg,
is coiled around its three mighty roots,
gnawing at them constantly. In this
image, I have interpreted Yggrasil
and the Serpent in terms of a symbiotic
relationship, each depending on the other
for support and nourishment, a symbol of
the fragile balance of the web of life.
The knot-work serpent is strongly
inspired by the Celtic tradition, as
above.
Original
silhouette has been laminated for window
display. Original silhouette
cut-out (laminated): £100. Prints also
available. Please contact me for further
details. |
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