Tag Archives: The Rose

“The Rose” by Bette Midler

A hopeful funeral song about finding love after loss
Posted on May 27, 2013 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

If you’re looking for a funeral song to instill hope in you and your loved ones, look no further than “The Rose.” Sung by the legendary Bette Midler and made famous by the movie, The Rose, the soulful song has lyrics … Continue reading →

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The “Unity” of Life and Death

Jay DeFoe's masterpiece, "The Rose," brings two opposite concepts together
Posted on January 27, 2013 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Photo Credit: abstract-art.com “Death has kind of a negative connotation,” artist Jay DeFeo once said when speaking of her life’s major work, The Rose. She wanted the piece to represent the “unity” of life and death, not merely death. Completed … Continue reading →

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