Lepus the swift hare

Celestials collection. Wall Art Sculpture. Lepus the swift hare. Celestials collection. Lepus (Latin for hare) is a constellation lying just south of the celestial equator. The hare was the sacred animal named by Eostre the Anglo-Saxon Goddess of Spring and the dawn and is associated with the moon and festivals of the Spring equinox representing fertility and rebirth. Part of a series of artworks created for the Celestials collection. Celestial is a term referring to heavenly bodies such as stars, constellations, and planets, named after mythical deities & creatures. Since ancient times the names of celestial bodies have been passed on with their myths and are still with us today. From the Latin word ‘caelestis’ sky. Mixed Media on Wood. Reclaimed Materials, Vintage Textiles & Embroidery, Paint. Designed to be displayed on a wall. Ready to Hang. Size: 73 W x 34.5 H x 1 D cm