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Jan Švankmajer’s Castle of Otranto (1977) is an animated adaptation of Horace Walpole’s 1764 novel of the same name. This novel is credited with the start of the genre of gothic fiction, and was heavily influential on the horror genre as a whole.

Virgin Mary tears

Red Angel- Zale Central Cemetery. Ljubljana. Slovenia

“Crying is a sign of strength. It is a demonstration of a completely comfortable relationship with the self. Choosing to cry and feel is a choice in the interest of one’s emotional health. Choosing to cry is also choosing not to care about the opinions of others. Since crying is so stigmatized, rising above society’s thoughts is pure authenticity. Crying also helps set an example to others. Especially in recovery when peers are struggling to connect with, articulate, and express their own emotions, seeing someone freely express themselves is inspiring. Not only will they learn from the act of crying, but they will see the transformation that takes place from working through emotions.” source

garden snail pattern by DragonsGardenShop

Illustrations from Pierre Louÿs’ The Songs of Bilitis by Willy Pogany (1926)

Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase, Maria van Oosterwijck, ca. 1670

Mannequin Arms - The V&A

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Some more pressed florals I gathered lately 🌿

You glimpsed a building through the trees, as day slipped into night — darkened windows glistening beneath the neon lights.

It wore a crown of thistle-down upon its wicked head.