{"product_id":"contemplation-of-lepus-ii","title":"Contemplation of Lepus II","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eContemplation of Lepus \u003c\/em\u003eis a reimagining of an earlier work originally created in 2017 during a difficult period in Lauren's life. Revisiting the piece years later served as both an act of reflection and a challenge to reinterpret the original concept through the lens of artistic growth and technical refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended within an endless white void, a white rabbit ascends toward an unseen destination. A radiant halo of golden chanterelle mushrooms crowns the figure while simultaneously emerging from an exposed ribcage, evoking themes of decay, transformation, and renewal. From the rabbit's chest erupts the body of a deep blue serpent, coiling around the ascending form. Within the serpent, crimson moths emerge and disappear, moving between interior and exterior worlds. In many cultures, moths are considered messengers between the living and the dead, lending the work an atmosphere of remembrance, transition, and mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing symbols of mortality with symbols of growth, the piece explores the relationship between suffering, resilience, and rebirth. The restrained color palette draws inspiration from the simple yet striking combinations found in medieval art, reinforcing the work's timeless and devotional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs both a reflection on the artist's past and a testament to creative evolution, Contemplation of Lepus contemplates what remains when old wounds are revisited, not to reopen them, but to reveal what has taken root in their place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eEach high-quality print includes a 1 inch white border around the image, and is signed and numbered by the artist, Lauren Marx. These prints are a limited edition series of 300, so when they are gone, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethey are gone forever. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the perfect size for your space:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge measures approx. 24.6 inches x 20 inches (including one inch white boarder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium measures approx. 12 inches x 10 inches (including one inch white boarder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eEach lithograph is printed locally in St. Louis from the original watercolor artwork. Prints are packaged in a clear plastic sleeve and gently rolled into a heavy-duty, recyclable cardboard tube for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lauren Marx Art","offers":[{"title":"Large 24.6 inches x 20 inches","offer_id":52375408673079,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 12 inches x 10 inches","offer_id":52375408705847,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/6883\/5127\/files\/Contemplation_of_Lepus_II_Marx_2026_10in_150dpi.jpg?v=1780795865","url":"https:\/\/www.laurenmarx.com\/products\/contemplation-of-lepus-ii","provider":"Lauren Marx Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}