HeartSong Artworks

The Portal

The Portal. 42x42, acrylic, 7/97. The Portal is the first in a series of paintings exploring Celtic legend. According to Celtic tradition, stone arches (portal dolmens) were considered to be doorways to the "Otherworld." Standing at the center of the Otherworld was the Tree of Tradition where all wisdom and knowledge was stored.

Whoever sat at its base received and shared the circulation of power and cleansing energy coursing from the ground through its branches. The figures surrounding the dolmen represent those shown in the Book of Kells; an ancient Celtic book of the four gospels.
The tree of life sprouting from the four chalices represent unity of life; the birds inhabiting the tree are symbols of friendship between the spirit and soul; gold represents immortality of the spirit.

11x14 Print - $22.00 (approx. size varies due to orientation)

5x7 Print - $12.00

Greeting card - $4.50

Also available in larger print sizes

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