Separation

Sometimes, in our lives, there is conflict. Sometimes, we are meant to part ways with a person, place, or thing. In the image, two people have decided to duel. We may represent one person, the other may represent something or someone we are struggling with. There is no denying the need for separation, the two characters are at an impasse. They turn their backs to each other to commence the age-old duel, take ten paces, turn, and shoot. They are surrounded by the thorny rosebush, symbolizing the conflict. But notice, now that their backs are turned, there is a white poppy, the symbol of peace, between them. In front of them are openings in the rosebush with a hanging persimmon, symbolizing go...View all