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<\/a><\/figure>Helen F. Miller, Open Arms<\/em>. 2011, Cross stitch in stranded cotton on linen, 20 x 25 cm. Random Gran Gallery. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The arch is a connection to heaven and sanctuary. Passing through the arch symbolises leaving the old to embrace the new, an act of rebirth.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Insofar as stained glass may be considered an art of painting; it must be considered an art of painting with light. Whatever techniques or materials it may employ, its own most unique and indispensable effects are always the product of colouring, refracting, obscuring, and fragmenting light.\u20192<\/sup> Britannica<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The frequency of light changes with each colour and affects the body in different ways. For example, we reduce the blue light in our mobile phones at night to help us sleep.3<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, the meaning of details in stained glass changes with the colours used. The meanings applied to colours in Open Arms correspond with their use in stained glass, most originating from their historic use by various religions.4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red indicates powerful emotions like love and hate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yellow indicates the divine power and glory as well as treachery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blue indicates hope and sincerity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Orange, the combination or red and yellow, is a young colour that used to be on the red spectrum. It indicates creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Green, the combination of yellow and blue, indicates growth as life overcomes death in rebirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purple, the combination of red and blue, indicates the suffering and endurance in love and truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Open Arms, passing through the archway carries a risk. Will the new be hateful and treacherous? Will it be full of love and glorious? Will sincere hope be enough to make the change a better alternative?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The promise of Open Arms is that with a creative attitude, the new will bring about positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The original meaning of the word Angel is messenger<\/em>.5<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n The pale silver colour of the angel\u2019s robe, a combination of white and black, indicates the chaste innocence and purity of white united with the death of black that precedes rebirth.4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Open Arms, the silver angel brings a message. Rebirth brings a change from the hate of the old to the pure and innocent love of the new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The halo, drawn as a disc, is a symbol of divinity used by many cultures throughout the world.6<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Open Arms, it symbolises how an aspiration to divinity cannot discriminate. It must be universal. The featureless face symbolises the rejection of specific identity. It represents every person without condition or restriction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The belt wraps at the level of the angel\u2019s solar plexus chakra, which relates to confidence, self-control, and self-esteem.7<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n In Open Arms, it encourages the change. It inspires confidence and an assurance that you can take control of your rebirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, the theme of Open Arms is unconditional love, giving it, not receiving it. By passing through the archway of rebirth into a colourful new world full of promise and hope, you can make a divine difference through creativity and pure love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mother Theresa said, \u2018I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.\u20198<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Allison Protas, Brown, Geoff, Smith, Jamie and Jaffe, Eric. 2001. \u201cArch\u201d, Dictionary of Symbolism. http:\/\/websites.umich.edu\/~umfandsf\/symbolismproject\/symbolism.html\/A\/arch.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Robert W. Sowers. n.d. \u201cStained Glass\u201d. Britannica. https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/art\/stained-glass<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Stephen Westland. 2017. \u201cDoes colour really affect our mind and body? A professor of colour science explains\u201d. The Conversation. https:\/\/theconversation.com\/does-colour-really-affect-our-mind-and-body-a-professor-of-colour-science-explains-84382<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Martin Faith. n.d. \u201cSymbolism Behind Stained Glass Color in Churches\u201d. Scottish Stained Glass. https:\/\/www.scottishstainedglass.com\/religious-stained-glass\/symbolism-behind-stained-glass-color-in-churches\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. \u201cCasting Light on \u2018Angel\u2019\u201d. n.d. Merriam-Webster. https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/words-at-play\/word-history-of-angel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Matthew Wilson. 2021. \u201cThe halo: A symbol that spread around the world\u201d. BBC. https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture\/article\/20210623-the-halo-a-symbol-that-spread-around-the-world<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Sara Lindberg. 2020. \u201cWhat Are the 7 Chakras and How Can You Unblock Them?\u201d Healthline. https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/what-are-chakras#the-7-main-chakras<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Arched Frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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