93. Love lighting up the world
With lanterns as a symbol.
suggested reading method
To best savour this artwork, please take a moment to eliminate distractions. Consider minimizing all other windows on your computer; putting other devices (phone, tv etc) aside; taking a deep breath, to the full extent of your lung capacity; and focusing solely on the “artwork 1” and “artwork 2” sections.
Once you’ve processed those to your satisfaction, the rest of the post is optional reading, provided only for context .
artwork 1
“Marriage” by Gold Panda from his 2010 album Lucky Shiner.
artwork 2
Lantern Parade by Thomas Cooper Gotch, 1918. Oil paint on canvas. Sourced from the Maas Gallery.
context
Gold Panda is the artist name of Derwin Schlecker (b. 1980), a British electronic music songwriter and producer. He has been releasing singles and albums since 2009, including 7 studio albums and many remixes for other artists.
Thomas Cooper Gotch (1854 - 1931) was an English painter and book illustrator who studied art in London, Antwerp, and Paris. He worked in the traditional pastoral style and was later influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite romantic movement.
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