Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Love is in the Air 'Forever' and Ever

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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