The
Postal Service will dedicate this year’s Love stamps in Richmond, the capital
of the state with the slogan, “Virginia is for Lovers.” The First-Day-Of-Issue ceremony for the limited edition Love: Forever Hearts
stamps will be Thursday, January 22, at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Combining artistic vision with a symbol of
undying affection, the 2015 Forever Hearts stamps depict the ancient association
between eternal love and the heart. Lacy lettering in the shape of a heart
spells out the word “Forever” on two stamps. One design features red lettering
on a white background; the other is reversed, with white lettering on a field
of red. Artist Jessica Hische created the lettering
that forms the heart, first drawing her design by hand and then finishing the
stamp art digitally.
A religious symbol, a motif in art, an
expression of affection or support — today the heart is everywhere, not only at
Valentine’s Day, but also year-round. It signifies romantic love as well as
love of people, places, or ideas. In February, the heart is found on
everything from cookies to cards to kids’ clothes.
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