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Artist's Interpretation:
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rose rises from the depth of our soul and floats in the infinite
blue space of our mind. It is the symbol of love that overcomes the emotional turmoil of a rousing
passion (running figure); it is the personification of
Venus, the elusive and tantalizing goddess of everlasting
happiness. She stands at the centre of our perception surrounded by anthropomorphous clouds that
recall the inhabitants of the sea (clouds shaped as shark,
turtle, dolphin) as they reflect on the transitory aspect of life and the legacy of our memory (as
it is) articulated on the undulating rocks in the landscape of time (ruins).
"The Metamorphosis of
Venus" (red ball - red rose, white torso - white cloud) allows our feelings to petrify (rocks)
before the end of our passionate journey as a reminder to those who will follow that the present is
not only embedded in the past but it also stands as a beacon for the future.
Joseph Cusimano
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