Je t'aime (I love you) Message: In any language, it's you I love The universal language of love expressed by Je t'aime needs no translation - it is felt in her tall, endearing posture and in the elegant, highly embellished garment of flowing sleeves and ruffled neck. The intricate carvings covering the entire figure, as well as the traditional red heart she holds close, turn the entire piece into a symbol of love.
Je t'aime is a beautiful gift for engagements, weddings, Valentine's Day, or any time someone wants to express his or her love for another.
"My daughter lives in France, so I've traveled there quite a bit in the last few years. I enjoy the art and architecture, the gorgeous countryside, learning the language... It's truly a culture of romance. So in sculpting Je t'aime, a piece about love, I wanted it to have a little more style and mystique... a sophistication, an elegance. I made changes to the dress - extending sleeves and neckline. I love the challenge of starting with a solid, opaque, hard surface, and carving and carving until it looks like embellished lace. The extensive carving makes Je t'aime unique in the line. Although influenced by France, Je t'aime is universal. The sentiment moves from the universal, to the personal one-on-one. 'In any language, it's you I love.'" - Susan Lordi
Artist: Susan Lordi
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