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An intriguing bolt on a weathered door. The worn and rustic surfaces tell stories of another era, and hint at more personal tales unfolding in that time. Some features of architecture, whether of modern or more ancient origin, evoke their own symbology. Freudian interpretations aside, I think that locks evoke both an emotional response as well as questions about time and situation. Similarly, doors and windows hold much fascination for me and a lot of other people.
European architecture, with its combination of structural and decorative elements, has a wider range, in my opinion, of elements that can be looked at in metaphorical ways.
I wonder what Joseph Campbell would tell us about the symbology of locks and doors, among other things... I'm sure they are the stuff of myth.
Image and text c Lynda Lehmann. You can read more of my thoughts on art, life, and creative process in articles at Creativity Portal at http://www.creativity-portal.com/articles/lynda-lehmann/ or on my blog PERIPHERALVISION at www.innersights.blogspot.com
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