Art in Focus

Carriage of Golden Souls by Emily Penfold

Emily Penfold is a British artist whose exquisite original pencil drawings explore the fragility of life, seeking out the magic in the unexpected and highlighting the delicacy of what lies beneath the surface. Inspired by the powerful force of nature that is our sea – something that can make you feel so fragile and alive all in one. This limited edition giclée print, taken from an original pencil drawing, is hand embellished with 23-carat gold leaf.

Ancient Europeans believed that the seahorse was the carrier of souls of deceased sailors to the underworld. They are the providers of safety and protection during the soul’s passage through the spiritual vortex until they reach their fated destination – the golden thread of life entangled in the delicacy of these beautiful creatures.

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