Paola Zanda – Nature #6
The Evil
The devil, tarot card number 15, represents the evil. He is the opposite of the Pope. He creates discord; he is a slanderer and a sower of strife. An evil dragon, a winged serpent, or a basilisk accompanies him. He embodies evil and recalls the Egyptian Apep, the symbol of the forces of chaos. From John, Apocalypse XII,9: “The great dragon, the ancient serpent, the one we call the Devil and Satan and who seduces the whole earth.” Wearing horns, the symbol of wisdom, he is the fallen angel Lucifer. He brings light and knowledge but uses lies and leads to error. It is dominated by black, which recalls darkness, nocturnal shadows, and death.
Cotton and silk blend fabrics.
Devil and dragon in appliqué.
Cotton threads and embroidery.
Freehand quilting.
FIFTEEN BY FIFTEEN 
I love the evil eyed dragon! I great sixth piece in your series in which you have demonstrated so well how to adapt your interests to fit the group subject! A great series!
Boy oh boy I am quivering. what a dynamic design. Love all the hues of red you have used and the stitching is superb. Bravo
What a dramatic composition. You achieved the representation of the darker side and the negative forces through your color choices and stitching. Great end to your series, bravo!
This last quilt is impressive! The selection of reds, the composition and the technical side of the sewing make it a very strong piece. Bravo for the different pieces of your imaginative series!
This is a very dramatic design.
I love the different reds.
Wow, what a dramatic composition and I love it! The high contrast colors work well together and your technical abilities are obvious. Wonderful!
Very dramatic – the design and the colours used to create contrast. A striking conclusion to your series.
Very dramatic and effective depiction of the dark force. The use of black and reds emphasise the malevolence. Beautfilly stitched
As always everything is worked out to perfection. I agree with previous comments, what else can I say? Bravo!
Very dramatic and poignant. I love the background, I don’t know if it is the fabric or if it is quilted that way but it gives so much force to the quilt. Great attention to details and composition. I like your flare of mystery and passion. Beautiful!
A dramatic subject, the red color stands out perfectly against the black background and all the details stand out well
You have succeeded in creating a very menacing and extremely impressive creature. The forces of evil so evident in this marvelous piece!
The many reds on the black background work very well. Great stitching and attention to detail. Bravo.
Your last piece in the series almost evokes fear. Beautiful executed.
I love all the different degrees of red. Well done.