The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals. – Khalil Gibran
In the Petal Ketubah, Danny has taken the intricacy of the art of papercutting to the extreme. The layering of these almost transcendent petals presents a duality. On one hand, the layers give a substantiality to the ketubah, building, layer by layer, a depth and complexity. On the other hand, the fineness and fragility of each petal creates the effect of a shimmering incandescence.
The beauty of this Ketubah lies, not only in its simplicity of composition coupled with the extreme delicacy of its detail, but also in the symbolism behind it. The circular composition represents unity and wholeness; while the layers of petals represent growth, beauty, and resilience. The use of the flower motif is also significant, as flowers symbolize love, beauty, and devotion.
In every way, the Petal is a tour de force in the art of the ketubah.
