When I saw this post over on Kim’s blog I was in awe. I saw Twilight but haven’t seen the sequels and haven’t really followed the phenomenon, but I love this painting! Kim was inspired by a piece of art from a scene in the movie and recreated it for herself. You have to go see! Check it out at — Sand and Sisal: Twilight Art.
There’s no question that the Tree of Life’s origins pre-date the Celts as it is a powerful symbol in Ancient Egyptian mythology. Archaeologists unearthed items portraying “tree of life” motifs during excavation works. Different religions call it by different names, each with its own mythology. It seems every religion has an interpretation of the tree of life. For Adam and Eve, the tree was their symbolic connection to Divinity. For Hindus, it is the eternal Banyan tree. Judaism has a fascinating symbolism you will notice this looks very similar to the Assyrian Tree of Life. Looking for more tree of life crafts? Check these Tree of life blog posts out.
