Initiation Cave (poster)

"Initiation Cave" (2013) is a colored pencil drawing by Marie Brožová, created live in public at her famous Magic Pencil Gallery in the heart of Prague as part of her long-term project The Defense of Colored Pencils. The original artwork is an impressive A0 format, measuring 118.9 × 84.1 cm (46.8 × 33.1 inches). 

The Story Behind the Art

From a cave hidden within maple leaves emerges a being both childlike and ancient, dazzled by the autumn sun. In her palm, she carries the unicorn of our lost childhood soul – from a time when the world still seemed beautiful and full of wonder. In the dim light of the cave behind them, colorful bubbles and fragments of rainbows float among hovering hummingbirds. A few of the birds have become entangled in her hair and in a dress woven from heather and blackberries. A black wizard cat stands as a guardian, demanding a silent oath before you may enter this whimsical realm.

Hidden Details to Discover

Can you spot all six unicorns cleverly hidden within this intricate drawing? For an added challenge, see if you can locate the elusive key that fits the keyhole. Lose yourself in the rich details of this world of magic and secrets.

Available as: Fine Art Prints (A4–A0), Gallery-Quality Posters (A2–A0), Greeting Cards, Inner Balance Oracle Cards.