Chopin's Love
Chopin was born is Poland and regarded as one of Poland’s most famous composers. Although he left to live in Paris in 1891 his passion for this beautiful country never died. His music reflects his great love of the country. It was he wish to have his heart removed after his death and for it to be buried in Poland. It was sealed within a pillar of the Holy Cross Church (Kościół Świętego Krzyża) on Krakowskie Przedmieście, beneath an inscription from Matthew VI:21:
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Chopin’s heart has remained there—except for a period during World War II, when it was removed for safekeeping—within the church that was rebuilt after its virtual destruction in World War II.
This is dedicated to both Chopin and the land I love.
Chopin
Acrylics,ink and graphite
100×42cm on paper
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pryere
Dumb struck. Speechless
Sophie Shapiro replied
John! Thank you for this wonderful comment! I feel very emotional after completing this painting and listening to Chopin! His music always affects me and I remember and think about the beautiful land I love so very much! Hope you’re having a creative day! Thinking of you!Sx
pryere
LindaR
in every stroke of brush ~ so played his chords and notes ~ exquisite & food for my Soul this morning Sophie ~ thank you xxx
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” ~ such truth & wisdom!! xx
Sophie Shapiro replied
Linda, I am so pleased to be painting again! I feel very energised by this painting and Chopin always makes me think of my parents, their love of Poland and the traditions that I was brought up with. It also makes me feel very nostalgic and I have a longing to go and work in the fields, as I did when I was a child. Thank you for your wonderful comment! I hope you have a wonderful day! Thinking of you!Sx
coppertrees
Sophie your solo act on this is a masterpiece. I can hear the music as it moves around your strokes and the tones raise as the music swirls within this piece, Bravo Sophie. Bravo
Sophie Shapiro replied
Vickie your message is so positive and inspiring! Thank you, I know Spirit will be pleased that you have such a liberating and creative mind. Without their guidance these paintings would never be done! I feel that we have so much to be thankful for! I hope you’re having a good day! Thinking of you!Sx
butchart
the music that was in his soul… has entered yours… and it is expressed here in this beautiful creation of passion and light… his harmonics resonate throught out….. Chopin would give you a standing ovation…....................b
Sophie Shapiro replied
B I was so pleased that I could feel his presence today! I have spent the whole day listening to music which I have loved and not listened to for a very long time. Spirit wanted to remind me of my connections and the land I love so much.Both my parents were great patriots who did so much to inspire my creative talents. I have thought about them and their passions and I am so pleased that I have acknowledged this today! A breakthrough for me! Your words are beautiful and I shall treasure them always! This has been a very special day! Thank you for sharing it with me!Thinking of you!Sx
butchart
k you sophie… it feels good to be back…..........b
jennyfnf
What a great narrative to this stormer of an image. This speaks volumes of your love for your Home Country, Chopin, his music,his heart, just where it should be. I have fond memories of Poland and it’s warm peoples.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Jenny your words make me realise that histories are highly sensitive to thought. They will record the pertinent and ignore the unimportant; collating experiences and offer a healing conclusion. Thank you for this feedback, which has an important message for me. I am very touched by this and shall treasure your words! I am so glad that you have been to Poland and enjoyed the people’s hospitality!!! I send you a little something, as a token…...............................
Music
Thinking of you! Hope you have a wonderful day!Sx
James Knowles
Such a lively piece! Lots of detail and colour! Could look at this for ages!
Sophie Shapiro replied
James, thank you for your inspiring comment! I really appreciate it!Sx
DreaM
wow! it’s like watching a concert, intense notes, bright musical composition. vibrant and beautiful Sophie!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Dream, good to see you! I was thinking about you on Friday! I hope you are well and happy? Thank you for your wonderful comment! Sending you my very best wishes!Sx
T Design London
wonderful work
Sophie Shapiro replied
J thank you for your wonderful comment! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Thinking of you both!Sx