Transform your home with this unique handmade Triskelion heavy-gauge steel wall art, carefully crafted by local artisans. The Triskelion represents the eternal cycles of life, death, and rebirth, inspiring renewal and growth. Twenty inches, $250 handmade on Vancouver Island by a local artist.
The Triskelion and its Meaning
The most prominent feature is the triple-spiral design, which is the Triskelion. It's one of the oldest symbols in the world, appearing in many early cultures, particularly Celtic and Mycenaean civilizations.
The number three is highly significant in this symbol, and it often represents concepts such as:
- Past, Present, and Future (or Birth, Death, and Rebirth)
- Spirit, Mind, and Body
- The Triple Goddess (Maiden, Mother, Crone)
- Land, Sea, and Sky (in nature)
- The Holy Trinity (in a Christian context, though the symbol predates Christianity)
The continuous motion of the spirals suggests cycles, progress, and movement.
Other Notable Elements in the Design
While the main form is the Triskelion, the piece also includes additional Celtic knotwork elements:
- Knotwork: You can see intricate, interwoven, looping patterns surrounding the main spirals. This is characteristic of Celtic knotwork, which typically has no beginning or end, symbolizing the interconnectedness and continuity of life.
- Interlaced Triangles or "Stars": The three-pointed, star-like shapes (which are likely stylized knotwork or a variation of the Triquetra, a three-cornered knot) also reinforce the significance of the number three.
Artistic Style
The piece itself looks like it's made from steel and has been given a heat patina (a coloring effect created by heating the metal) to produce the rich, varied bronze, brown, and bluish tones. This technique makes each piece unique and adds a lot of depth to the artwork.
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