Courage
$21.00 – $220.00
“Courage” is an original handmade piece of conceptual lip art by AngieG, available for sale as high-resolution image and fine art Giclee paper print in small, medium and large. Choose your preferred medium and size of this lip art print for home décor below.
Description
Lip art prints for wall art and home décor. “Courage” is an original handmade artwork by AngieG.
For sale as fine art Giclee paper print in small, medium and large.
About this artwork: “Courage” is a piece of conceptual lip art featuring red lips that are slightly open. Blossoming flowers in yellow, white, and violet are delicately stuck to the lips with a plaster, which has the word “courage” written on it. The plaster symbolizes healing and support, while the flowers represent growth and resilience. The juxtaposition of the lips, symbolizing both vulnerability and strength, and the flowers convey a message of finding beauty in bravery, even when it’s difficult. The theme of this lip artwork evokes strength and growth, using vivid contrasts between the delicate flowers and the bold lips to emphasize the power of overcoming adversity.
Starting with a photograph of the artist’s own lips, this original piece of lip art is unique and handmade, step by step, with great attention to detail and creative skill:
This series of conceptual lip artworks titled “Despair,” “Hope,” and “Courage” explores deep emotional states through a combination of lips, flowers, and other plant elements. Each artwork uses these elements to symbolize the journey of human experience, from the depths of despair to the triumph of courage, creating a narrative of struggle, renewal, and strength. The plaster on the chin, appearing in all three pieces, acts as a shared motif, a metaphor for emotional wounds or scars that, while visible, do not prevent growth.
In “Despair,” the lips likely appear in a darkened state, with a closed expression that conveys a sense of silence, sorrow, and hopelessness. The plants and flowers that stretch from the chin over the lips are withered, dry, and decaying, reflecting the emotional barrenness of despair. The plants are trapped, unable to flourish, and they cling to life just as someone in despair might cling to the remnants of hope. The seasonal imagery in this lip piece evokes late autumn and winter, representing a time when life has receded, when vitality is absent, and the world feels cold and lifeless. The plaster, labeled with the word “Despair,” hints at an unhealed wound, an attempt to cover or suppress pain. However, the cracked and wilting flowers suggest that healing is elusive in this stage.
As the series moves to “Hope,” the lips take on a softer, orange hue. Gently parted as if about to breathe and speak again, imply the quiet emergence of optimism. The flowers here are no longer withered, but rather show signs of regrowth with small buds and tender green shoots. These plants, though still fragile, suggest the promise of life returning, the persistent nature of hope. The seasonal representation in this lip artwork shifts to early spring, a time of growth and possibility, when the earth begins to stir after a long winter. The plaster on the chin, marked with “Hope,” indicates that although the emotional scars remain, they are no longer hindering growth. The flowers, while still restrained by the plaster, push upward, symbolizing the delicate persistence of hope in the face of difficulty.
Finally, in “Courage,” the lips are bolder, painted in a vibrant, deep red, their expression set with confidence and cheerfulness. The flowers in this final piece are fully bloomed, vibrant and alive, their colors and forms expressing the triumph of courage. Despite being held by the same plaster, the plants now flourish, standing tall and reaching with purpose. These resilient summer blooms stand tall under the sun, representing the strength that comes from enduring hardship. The seasonal setting in this work is early summer, a time of maturity, where growth has been realized and strength is fully developed. The plaster labeled “Courage” here serves as a reminder of past struggles, but the flourishing flowers symbolize the ability to overcome, to grow despite adversity, and to find beauty and power through courage.
Across these three works, the progression of seasons and the color and expression of the lips mirror the emotional journey from despair, through hope, to courage. The plaster serves as a reminder that emotional wounds leave their marks, but the flowers that grow despite these marks suggest that healing and growth are possible. Together, these pieces portray the resilience of the human spirit, and the way in which, even through hardship, the soul can continue to grow, heal, and thrive through hope and courage.
Get more insights into my creative process and the meaning behind this work in the Making of ‘Despair’, ‘Hope’ & ‘Courage’.
All works in the series:
Despair |
Hope |
Courage |
Additional information
Type | Small Art Print, Medium Art Print, Large Art Print, HR Image |
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Medium | Archival Matte Paper, Archival Metallic Paper, Personal Use License, Royalty Free License |
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