Art Nouveau Phoenix

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Art Nouveau Phoenix*

There are many cultural influences for this mythological bird rising from the ash through the ages. The oldest origin seems to be from Egypt and the image of a great heron – the Bennu (Ben Ben) bird that came from Heliopolis. The hieroglyphics represent fire (to the right of the bird) and vertically mirrored on both sides mean “Wake Becomes Rise.” The tail feathers represent the ribbon of consciousness that's passed on. The idea of rising from the ash, and reawakening in a new way has brought me peace during turbulent times and has always helped me find that “permission slip” of strength to begin again. For me, it’s about being brave enough to change and step out of that old comfortable place, to recreate from within. Find your path: Reawaken & Rise.

Artwork and words (illuminated verse) by Julie Leidel, 2016.