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When through the old oak forest I am gone,
Let me not wander in a barren dream,
But when I am consumed in the fire,
Give me new Phoenix wings to fly at my desire.

Words by John Keats

Inspired and dedicated to Jacob Epstein

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Rama, the Lord of heavens
Blessed is thy name

Victory to you Ram
The husband of Sita
Oh so lovable, joyous
It is to worship thee...

Some of us call you as Shiva
and some others as Allah
but we beg you Lord
that you bless us all.......

Song of Rama was one of Gandhi's favourite poems and I end this with one of his quotes.....

When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall.. think of it, always.......

Gandhi's Favourite Song

Gandhi was a Spiritual leader and activist, who gained a following because of his ideas on peace. I admire him greatly and dedicate this painting to him.

Painted using acrylics and inks on paper

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Those eyes; that look
Her distant glance
The Soul does feel a sudden pull.
Time with the body,
Time with the Soul
Out of the wilderness
I heard her call…

[My grandmother]

Words and painting by Sophie Shapiro using acrylics, gouache and pigment on paper

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As a sacred symbol in Egyptian religion, the phoenix represented the sun, which dies each night and rises again each morning. According to Herodotus the bird was red and golden and resembled an eagle.

Ephemeral Painting on scrying glass

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There is no must in art because art is free.

Words and inspiration from Wasilly Kandinsky

Acrylics on paper

Photographs by Pryere

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