BONA FORTUNA: 70 x 26 IN. Yoga Mat

Do we really need an excuse to take our shoes off and relax for a stretch? Luxuriate in your breathing, your poses on this 70 x 26 IN microfiber suede yoga mat. The edge-to-edge printing of Jennifer S. Levine's vibrant artwork, the anti-slip and impact-resistant cushioning are the perfect combination to help you align, body and soul.

ABOUT THE PAINTING

BONA FORTUNA: Acrylic on canvas, 1 x 3 FT.

From Latin, this phrase literally translates to “good luck”. I have carried it with me from high school when my Latin teacher would say it in a sing song manner while passing out weekly quizzes. Luck meant something different then and I find it an ever changing concept even now.

Luck, for me, is best defined with quotes these days, like Samuel Goldwyn saying, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” or the Seneca attribution of “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” I guess it boils down to believing that we create our own luck. But, can that be the only reason such an idea is so important that it’s given a name, throughout history and cultures across oceans?

As I was finishing this piece, it was already sold and became a bit of a commission. I thought of this person, her family coin collectors and coins historically becoming talismans for luck. I looked up other talismans. What made those things bear significance, was it hope for or intention within? I imagined myself imbuing this piece with luck, through strokes of my paintbrush. I cannot say whether this piece will bring this person luck but I can say that I feel blessed that she had such immediate connection to this piece. I hope this blessing she gave follows her through this canvas and the lifetime they will now share. How lucky are we both?