Freedom ~ July BJP

Political freedom, such as we have in this country (not perfect, but better than in many countries), is a huge blessing. On my piece, I represent this type of freedom with a 1944 liberty dime.

 

The ink-pen point represents a related freedom - the freedom to write and speak our beliefs and thoughts. I include the blessing of a personal freedom, which I grant myself, to write honestly and freely in my journals, blogs, and books.

 

The butterfly represents spiritual freedom. It has something to do with allowing myself the freedom to explore spirituality in a way that is not boxed by any traditional religious concepts.

 

The bird? Well, birds fly, bless them. I want to be a bird in my next life, free to fly long distances, swoop and soar, and ride the winds.

 

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Month: July

Method: improvistional bead embroidery on batik fabric stabilized with paper

Backed with: 200 lb. card stock and Ultrasuede Light

Beads: mostly size 15, some 11s and 8s; glass accent beads, pearls, 1942 dime, vintage pen point, mother-of-pearl butterfly, ceramic bird

Done