Symbolism in Artwork

The clouds & stars seen in the invitation and record are a nod to the German renaissance artist, Albrecht Dürer. His work was introduced to Caroline at an early age by her mother’s printmaking practices of copperplate etching. Jonathan has a similarly styled etching tattooed on his arm from decades earlier. One of their first interactions was Caroline recognizing it. The etching has held a special place in their hearts ever since, and became the basis for Jonathan’s left sleeve by Caroline. They had matching stars tattooed on their ring fingers for their engagement.

Classically, the arch or portal is depicted as a doorway to the mystical. The many arches seen in their designs lead to the tracks behind their home. The train tracks are one of the most important attributes that led to finding their house & building their lives together.