Cherries For Cinderella
2000
by Eric Whollem
Republic of the Moon
Edition of 100, plus ten artist's proofs
Copyright by the artist
Orphic Iconography in the Stamps From the Moon
Excerpts from the writings of Quantus Qwo
Postmaster General of the Republic of the Moon
Amongst the Loonar propensities reflected in the stamp issues
of our noble Republic, is the desire to preserve the rites of earthly
antiquity.
A few observations on this stamp's symbology:
Here the mysterious Medusa is flanked by two harpies, protectors of
the Orphic Rites. Those not initiated into the mysteries perhaps
will never quite comprehend how Medusa has been transformed into
Cinderella. This is as it should be, as that which is arcane is best
preserved by mystery expressed in terms of mystery. Are philatelists
alone among those who may have penetrated this Mystery?
