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Seven
Nations “Big Dog” Limited Edition Print
Just
as Seven Nations breaks
through the conventions of Celtic music to create its unique sound,
artist Vera Vuchich put the
rules of Celtic art on their ears (literally) in creating the cover
art for Seven Nations’
album Big Dog. The
artwork was nominated for an Indie Award for Best Cover Design, from
the Association for Independent Music.
Big
Dog as
Collectible Art
The
20” X 30” Big Dog limited
edition print was printed using a six-color process on 140 lb. weight,
acid-free Stonehenge paper, and was also nominated for awards by the Printing Industries of
America and the Association for Graphic Communications, and for a
Golden Ink Award.
Symbolism
“Big dog” itself has a double meaning in the world of
Seven
Nations: in addition to the traditional
Celtic symbol of dog as
“guardian”, the
Although
Big Dog is grounded in the Celtic art traditions of intricate
knotwork and illumination, Vera breaks tradition and borders with
the “alpha dog” in the lower left corner. The mock-ferocious dogs are based on Scottish deerhounds,
but with a
Most of all, the piece captures
Seven
Nations’ energy and excitement through the light and heat that
fuel the image. Rendered
as molten rock beginning to cool, the Celtic cross—
Seven
Nations’ original symbol— glows at the heart of the work, throwing off
the light and heat that illuminate the stone crosses that ground
the corners of the work. In
turn, the anchoring crosses, symbolizing Celtic tradition, are the
source of energy that keeps the center cross vital, creating a
perpetual cycle of elemental change that underlies the whimsical
circle of running, playing hounds.
To order the Big Dog print, please click here to go to Seven Nations' Merchandise page.
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