Handprinted oil based ink onto beautiful natural Nepalese Lokta paper. Image size approximately 12cm x 17.5cm. Print only.
Hares have long been associated with the moon. Ancient Egyptians linked the hare to the waxing and waning of the moon’s cycle. The Moon Hare or Moon Rabbit is a mythical figure in Asian and Native American folklore. Moon gazing hare symbols can be found from Ancient times. The Celts and Pagans associate them with rebirth, fertility, new beginnings and growth. Luna is the Latin word for moon and is the ancient Roman moon goddess. Luna is a variable edition, but is available online in Prussian blue. Mount size is 28cm x 30cm and there is the option to buy framed.
Oestre/Ostara is the goddess of Spring. There have been many differing stories of Oestre through the centuries. The story behind this linocut is thought to be from the 1800’s. Oestre was late in bringing Spring to the land and found a freezing bird, unable to fly. She turned the helpless bird into a hare, so she could run. Once a year the hare lays colourful eggs on Oestre/Ostara’s festal, so the Easter bunny is actually a hare! The constellation in the linocut is “Lepus”, the hare that can be found at the feet of the hunter “Orion”. Printed in Prussian blue ink, the eggs are coloured by pencil. Printed on Nepalese Lokta paper, this print measures 30cm x 40cm annd will be delivered rolled in a tube. Option to buy ready framed in an oak coloured polcore frame (40cm x 50cm aperture).
Selene is the Ancient Greek moon goddess. Both Luna and Selene are regarded as the personification of the moon itself. Printed in prussian blue on Japanese Hosho paper, this original print is ready mounted approx 28cm x 30cm. Option to buy ready framed (matches with Luna)
