This mosaic is a vibrant celebration of true love — a bloom of incandescent passion symbolized by the depth of Venetian red smalti and the precious richness of golden glass paste. The powerful association of these two colors recalls Stendhal’s The Red and the Black, where passion and ambition collide. Here, the deep red evokes profound, unconditional love, while the radiant gold — whose glow reminds me of the land of the man who shares my life, coming from Paraguay — represents the priceless value of this long-awaited feeling, a luminous response to a long-held hope.
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For many years, a silent prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua nurtured the dream of this love coming true. Today, this mosaic stands as the testimony of that fulfilled longing. The gold, like a treasure drawn from the mines of San Antonio in Paraguay, represents the man of my life, his unique worth and the richness he brings to my existence. The dynamic interweaving of red and gold shapes illustrates the arrival of this love into my life, lighting up every corner of my being.
But this work goes beyond a romantic encounter. It is a metaphor for the immense strength that emanates from the love within our relationship. Through life’s daily challenges, it is patience through hardship, mutual kindness, attentive listening, deep understanding, unwavering tolerance, and constant hope that allow us to overcome any obstacle. Like a golden thread woven through red passion, these essential qualities fortify our bond and empower us to face all adversity.
This mosaic is therefore a celebration of love found, of faith and perseverance, but also a powerful reminder that the strength of love truly shared — nurtured by compassion and resilience — can overcome any challenge in its path. The gold in this piece is a tribute to the man who lights up my life, a precious light from Paraguay, and the red symbolizes the passion that unites us and makes us invincible.