As I was designing Art Blocks for 2018’s Word of the Year, my first thought was to go with a lot of choices. Different sizes, colors, designs for each person to choose from that would coordinate with their word choice. When I made the blue block with the white laurel wreath and a touch of gold glitter, I was pretty sure it would be the most popular design. After asking friends and family for their block choice and word, 4 out of 5 of them picked the laurel wreath. Decision made! 2018’s word of the year Art Block will officially be a Laurel Wreath.
My goal for my art business is to create through faith and word of the year is no exception. So, what does the laurel wreath represent in the bible? I did some research: The laurel is not mentioned specifically in the bible, but an allusion is made to it several times in the form of “Crown of Life,” “Crown of Glory,” “Crown of Righteousness,” as well as simply-stated “crown.” The laurel leaf is said to symbolize the resurrection of Christ as well as peace and is thought to protect from evil influences.
“Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been proved, he will receive the Crown of Life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” James 1:12
Here are a few other examples of the laurel that I’ve used in my art recently: “Many, Lord my God” Fine Art Print, and a few dove Art Blocks that I designed in the Spring.
In the Biblical times, during Olympic Games, the laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor. Could there be a better image to surround your word of the year? I’m convinced! And here’s one more thought to drive the whole idea of the laurel wreath home: the early Masons believed the laurel to symbolize “the hopeful expectation of success in the search of the True Word.” That’s a done deal for me. Your word of the year, surrounded by a wreath of achievement…sounds like a great start to 2018, to me!
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Sources: biblical-baby-names.com, wicked-blog.com bibletools.com, wikipedia.com