Orange Lily
by Robyn King
Title
Orange Lily
Artist
Robyn King
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Orange Lily is a recent addition to my Flowers Series. Orange tiger lilies symbolize confidence, pride, and wealth.
In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, the lily represented the goddess Hera, from whom it was believed the flowers came. The myth is that Zeus brought his mortal son Hercules to his wife Hera to nurse from her as she slept. Zeus wanted his son to have divine powers from drinking Hera’s milk, but because the child was from another woman, Hera flung Hercules away from her when she woke up. Her milk flew out through the universe to create the Milky Way, and a few drops fell to Earth, where beautiful white lilies sprung from the ground. In Roman mythology, Venus, the goddess of love and lust, saw the flowers, and in a fit of jealousy over their beauty, she made them grow a large pistil in their center.
Meaning and Symbolism
The calla lily has meant different things at different periods in history, but its classic meaning is considered to be magnificent beauty. For the ancient Romans, lilies symbolized lust and sensuality because of their large pistils, which were considered to be very phallic. However with the rise of Christianity, the calla lily was thought to represent chastity, virtue and purity, and was associated with the Virgin Mary. Both cultures considered calla lilies to be symbols of fertility and abundance. Calla lilies have become a common favorite in wedding ceremonies, but in contrast, lilies are also associated with death. They were often used on the graves of youths who suffered an untimely death.
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SOLD
9.25 x 14 metal print
Thank you for your support of my artwork I am very grateful:-)
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I am very honored Orange Lily is one of the selected artworks in the Natural Expressions Exhibit at The Palmyra Cove Nature Park from March 4th - March 30th 2018.The Palmyra Cove Nature Park is located at 928 Wood St. Burlington NJ.
Thank you so much for your support I am very grateful♥
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I am very honored my artwork is being featured in the following groups on Fine Art America:
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Macro Marvels
12/16/2017
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Lilies - Lotuses
12/16/2017
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Global Flowers Photography
12/16/2017
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Flora
12/17/2017
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Orange -yellow- Red Photos And Paints
12/17/2017
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Colorful Lilies
12/18/2017
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The World We See Group
12/22/2017
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This Way Arts
12/22/2017
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Photography And Nature 101
12/26/2017
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Bedroom Art Gallery
1/03/2018
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Flower Art 3 A Day
1/04/2018
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Crazy artists
1/07/2018
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Art Submissions To Pka
1/15/2018
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New FAA uploads
2/03/2018
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Art For Close Ups And Macro Happy And Friendly
11/07/2018
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Abstract Art Prints and Products by Robyn King
Contemporary Gallery Featured Artist,
Unique Designs,
Modern Abstract Decor,
Original Paintings Digital Painting and Photography,
Positive Energy Wellness Meditation Art,
Art which is Calming,Vibrant,and Colorful,
Abstract and Uplifting.
Contemporary,Abstracts,Paintings,
Landscapes,Flowers,Seascapes,
and much much more..
Art for all your Decor needs.
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or a Particular Artwork,
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Your support is gratefully appreciated♥
Thanks so much for stopping by today:-)
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Fine Art America watermark on bottom right corner of artwork will not appear on your final finished artwork.
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December 16th, 2017
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Comments (86)
Elizabeth Pennington 21 Days Ago
Lovely! Congratulations on your Special Feature in the group Global Flowers!! L/F
Maria Faria Rodrigues 21 Days Ago
Congratulations, Robyn, on PICK OF THE WEEK, in Global Flowers group!
Aleksandrs Drozdovs 21 Days Ago
Robyn ,congratulations on Your Pick of a Week in Global Flowers group! Great macro ,impressive,fav!