In the Garden
Digital Illustration by Michèle Jubilee
2025

Nature is used as a powerful symbol for inner transformation of mind and heart in the Bahá’í writings. This artwork explores a spiritual springtime of the soul, inspired by the memory of sitting in prayerful reflection in the Riḍván garden, and Bahá’u’lláh’s quote:
“In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love...”

What an opportunity we have to cultivate the gardens of our hearts, transforming not only our inner world but the world around us.

The figure in the artwork is being enveloped by foliage, emerging from, and melding into the natural environment, becoming one with a spiritual garden. The figure holds a bundle of roses, evoking a spiritual harvest, and a nod to the piles of roses that were placed in Bahá’u’lláh’s tent during His time in the Riḍván garden in 1863. The seat next to the figure is empty, an invitation to enter into the garden.

What does the garden of your heart look like?

Museum-quality art print made on thick matte poster paper. Add a wonderful accent to your space with a print that is sure to brighten any environment.
 
Please note that print dimensions are listed in inches.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan