An Apothecary of Art - by Ravenous Butterflies (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Ravenous Butterflies is the online brainchild of artist Lisa Azarmi and was designed to provide a safe sanctuary for emotional wellbeing. An Apothecary of Art is a soothing blend of 80 beautiful paintings and inspiring, comforting, and uplifting quotes to lift the spirit, calm the mind, and heal the soul.

The contents page is artfully divided into 24 emotional journeys that suggest routes in which to navigate the book to explore different feelings along the way, and to provide comfort and solace in difficult times. Within these pages you will find both the works of world-renowned masters and the paintings of lesser-known talents paired with uplifting thoughts from great poets, writers, and thinkers. A biographical section on the featured artists will provide context on your new favorite finds.

This inspiring debut collection from Ravenous Butterflies features 80 exquisite works of art from the likes of Modigliani, Hasui Kawase, and Thomas Cooper Gotch with accompanying quotes from inspirational voices including Sappho, Pablo Neruda, and Harriet Tubman. This illumination of the power of art as a source of wellbeing is modern yet timelessly beautiful - the perfect book to dip into to lift your spirits.

About the Author

Lisa Azarmi is the founder of Ravenous Butterflies. She is also is a practicing artist, journalist, poet, curator, founding member of South London Arts Lab, and founding editor of MÜ Magazine Ltd. She is a fine art graduate from Goldsmiths and believes that art is not just a luxury for the few, but has a universal power to sustain positive mental health.