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Songs of Our Ancestors Volume 3: Tree of Love

By Hervé St.Louis
June 3, 2006 - 17:22

Every volume of this series is a reinterpretation of classical Asian folktales imbued with traditional artwork from the area. In this volume, Atangan visits India and it’s rich lore and visual tapestry. A rich prince falls in love with a poor girl who sells flowers in the market. He has to prove his love to her to get her hand. However, another pricess from another kingdom loves the prince just as much. Is true love possible for these three souls?

This story, just like the artwork is neatly packaged into a wholesome experience where characters really express deep emotions and convincing love. There is no evil in this tale, just sorrow and the pain of impossible longing for another person. It’s a great story that shows India’s peaceful philosophy where tragedy can occur in spite of best intentions from all players.

The artwork is rich and a virtual tapestry of artwork. Each frame is a carpet with beautiful art where every element on the page has a purpose. Each page sports a different carpet with flower-like patterns. Within frames, Atangan makes character move freely from one action to another. It is a shame that so few artists take the time to explore the possibilities of sequential art, or have the patience to produce such beautiful work.

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