DESIGN | Symbolism | Dragonfly

Feb 15, 2023

All my work is packed with symbolism, whether it be hidden or in a more obvious form.

Here is one that you will find in my art.

| DRAGONFLY |

• The Dragonfly represents change, transformation, adaptability & self-realisation..

• The Dragonfly means hope, change, love, living freely & to the fullest.

• The Dragonfly has been a symbol of happiness, new beginnings and change for many centuries.

• According to Swedish culture, dragonflies approach people to measure the purity of their soul. They try to check whether people are evil souls.

• According to Vietnamese culture if they fly low, they predict rain. High, they predict sunny and bright. Medium, they predict overcast.

• According to Danish and Portuguese culture, dragonflies represent dark symbolism.

• According to Navajo culture, the dragonfly represents purity and happiness. • According to Japanese culture, a dragonfly represents the end of summer and beginning of winter. • During their lifetime, these insects are brightly coloured. However, they become colourless and transparent after death.