I did this labyrinth painting a couple of months ago, but evidently never posted it on the Plum Gallery blog. It is based on a mosaic labyrinth in Ravenna Italy. It is on the floor of San Vitale Basilica and is dated as 16th century. This labyrinth is a little different from the medieval labyrinths that are more familiar. One way is in its size as it is smaller than most labyrinths and the paths are not wide enough for walking through it. More interesting, though, to me is that it begins in the center and the arrows move out. Most labyrinths have an entry at the edge, a winding path leading to the center and an exit going opposite the way the walker entered, but ending at the same spot as the entry. I call my interpretive painting of this one "The Way Out." It is watercolor with the paths outlined in gold metallic ink. It is a contemplative piece about 20" x 20."
Love this, Carolyn, and love that you are still pursuing the wisdom of the labyrinth.
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