Willow Tree - Welcome Here Jim Shore "I wanted this prayer figure

"I wanted this prayer figure to be a humble piece

It was such a self-directed pose

A warm safe surround of love

Good Cheer reflects a sentiment of positive enthusiasm with its big bouquet of sunny yellow roses - symbolising friendship

Willow Tree - Welcome Here Jim Shore "I wanted this prayer figureTo all who enter, welcome here The title of this piece is from one of my favourite Christmas Carols called Welcome Here. Its a cheerful and inviting song. I wanted the wreath to be a beautiful and intricate cut metal design that appears to come forward and be presented as a symbol of welcome, home and hospitality. The wreath is dominant, but its also lacy and airy almost musical in the repetition of its pattern. I think the contrast of dark rust