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Can You See Yourself In Paradise?


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Can You See Yourself In Paradise?
Can You See Yourself In Paradise? Detail

Can You See Yourself In Paradise? Detail

Can You See Yourself In Paradise? Detail

The inspiration for this image came from a semi-circular 12th century carving above a church porch in Oxfordshire.  It represents Paradise as a stylised garden surrounded by water with beasts, flowers and a serpent.  The semi-circle has been repeated to form a complete circle and has been surrounded by black and white angels.  The work incorporates many mirrors, therefore the onlooker can quite literally see their own reflection in the piece.