The sun is by far the most important source of energy for all living things on earth. Humans and plants alike draw energy from the sun, and its power to give life, light, and energy to all living things shows up in so many of the world’s cultures and religions. So it’s no surprise that solar symbolism and iconography is all around us. These solar symbols often take a human shape. How many times have you seen a sun symbol with a face? If you hang out here, we’re guessing you’ve seen that a lot! In fact, my logo, and the Ida, Ayo, and Emuna mirrors (just to name a few) were all inspired by the human-nature connection that is made possible by the sun.
As humans, we have an innate tendency to give human characteristics to things we love, we identify with, and things we want in integrate into our lives. It’s our way of making that thing closer to us. The tradition of anthropomorphizing (giving human attributes to non-human things) the sun has been a tradition in many cultures all throughout the world for centuries (millennia?), some examples include coins with sun faces that were found from the Artuqids of Mardin (a Turkman dynasty) from the 1200’s, the Aztec and their depictions of their sun deity on the Sun Stone (from 1500’s), and in the high medieval period the sun-faces appeared in Europe and became popular during the Renaissance period, and the solar symbolism party keeps on keepin’ on!
We love using sun symbolism in rooms that could benefit from an infusion of solar energy. For example, if your bedroom doesn’t get much light and you find it hard to wake up in the mornings, try putting a sunny piece of art on the wall. While it doesn’t actually bring in more light (unless it is highly reflective) it definitely helps “brighten” the space up because we associate the sun (and any symbols representing the sun) with warmth, light, and well-being.
We’ve rounded up some of our sunny favorites! All these pieces are from our partner site, Chairish. What pieces are your favorite? Where do you like to place your sun symbols in your home?
- “Nudes” Figurative Watercolor Painting by George Daniell
- Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Swivel Barstools – a Pair
- Monumental Mid-Century Ceramic Sun Lamp
- Alexander Calder “Red Sun” Lithograph
- Bobo Sun Mask
- Mid-Century Modern Paul Bellardo Style Sun Face Sculpture
- Pair of Brass Sun Candleholders
- Vintage Fornasetti Sun Print
- Wenzel Pottery Sun
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Just wanted to mention that your headings are in a color that is waaaay too pale. I view your site both on my super-wonderful computer and my brand new tablet and BOTH show the headings as too, too pale. Just sayin’. I suggest a great, vibrant turquoise instead of the insipid pastel that is currently used for the headings and the links within the body of the content.
I think her website looks perfect the way it is! Everyone sees color differently.
Love your suggestions for sunny decor. But where can I find the darling sun mirror you are hanging on the wall in the top photo? I have the small wall that needs it! Thanks for all of your inspiration.
Thanks for your kind words! Our mirrors are currently available at Anthropologie: https://www.anthropologie.com/brands/justina-blakeney
xoxo Justina
I love these – and the Ida mirror! I’m trying to organise freight forwarding to Australia… will you have her little gorgeousness back in stock?
Unfortunately, we are out of stock but they are available at Anthropologie: https://www.anthropologie.com/brands/justina-blakeney
xoxo
Jusitna
I love all of them!
thanks boo!!
Hello? I live in Australia, I was wondering if your sun mirrors are stocked in any Australian stores?
Thanks for the ideas.
thank you s much.
Thanks for your ideas.And that is obvious that we add human characters to things we like ,i actually do that many times.Long time i was searching for some mirrors like this….Thank you justina
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