The lovers

“The Lovers” by Giorgio Laveri: The Art of Choice, the Language of the Heart

With The Lovers — L’Amoureux — Italian artist Giorgio Laveri explores one of the most psychologically and spiritually charged cards of the Marseille Tarot. Rendered in glazed porcelain and measuring 32 x 18 cm, this hanging or display-ready piece combines vivid color, precise drawing, and symbolic depth to become a powerful esoteric sculpture for the contemporary age.

As the sixth Major Arcana (VI), The Lovers is the card of decision, inner conflict, and emotional maturity. It is not just about romance — it speaks of alignment, hesitation, crossroads, and the act of consciously choosing. Laveri draws inspiration from the traditional iconography of the Marseille Tarot while adding his unique artistic flair. At the center, a young man stands between two figures — to his left, a regal woman with a crown, symbolizing duty, structure, or perhaps a familial legacy; to his right, a more tender figure, evoking emotion, freedom, or instinct. Above them hovers Cupid, framed by a radiant sun, bow drawn, ready to strike.

The porcelain surface offers both softness and luminosity. Each line is rendered in crisp black, with contours as fine and deliberate as pen-and-ink illustration. The saturated colors — deep red, golden yellow, sky blue, and touches of green — create a visual rhythm that reflects the emotional charge of the card. This is not a static image; it pulses with symbolic energy.

What sets this work apart is Laveri’s ability to transcend illustration and deliver true interpretation. His Cupid is no mere ornament; he appears almost sculptural, hovering with a sense of movement and purpose. The central figure’s posture and gaze convey tension and internal struggle. The two flanking women are not only external characters, but internal archetypes — one of logic, the other of feeling.

The Lovers becomes, in this porcelain version, a narrative about self-awareness. This is the art of choice — the quiet power of free will rendered in physical form. For anyone exploring the Tarot as a mirror of the soul, this sculpture offers not only visual beauty but also meditative presence. It evokes questions: Who am I in this moment? Which path aligns with my truth?

Whether placed in a collector’s gallery, a meditation room, or a therapist’s studio, the piece brings symbolic depth and visual elegance. It is also a meaningful gift — for someone facing a decision, going through transformation, or celebrating the courage to follow their heart.

Once again, Giorgio Laveri masterfully fuses the sacred and the contemporary. His porcelain creations don’t merely repeat tarot forms; they reanimate them. In The Lovers, he gives voice to the inner dialogue — the tug of choices, the call of love, and the quiet courage of stepping toward one’s destiny.,