The skull most directly symbolizes death, but it also represents the end of life and a new beginning, that is, rebirth.
The resin product in the picture is reminiscent of Medusa, the Gorgon from ancient Greek mythology. Snakes are considered mystical creatures in many cultures, and their ability to shed their skin symbolizes rebirth and change. At the same time, snakes are also regarded as symbols of wisdom. For example, the goddess Athena in Greek mythology is often accompanied by snakes, representing wisdom and strategy.
Snakes and skulls are both images with strong symbolic meaning. They often appear together in various cultural, religious or artistic works, forming unique visual effects and profound symbolic meanings. For example, in some tattoo designs, a snake wrapped around a skull represents complex emotions such as danger, temptation, and death.
On the other hand, the snake's shed skin and the skull's symbol of death together embody the philosophy of life and death. The snake's shed skin symbolizes the renewal and change of life, while the skull reminds us of the finitude and end of life. This combination not only reflects the reverence and cherishment of life, but also expresses the exploration and pursuit of the essence of life and the truth of the universe.
The combination of snakes and skulls is also a source of inspiration for many artists. For example, in the sculpture "Viper" by Japan's Arthur.K.
In some festivals, people express their celebration of life and ridicule of death by decorating skulls, and the decoration of flowers on the pictures adds vitality and energy.
In addition, flowers placed on skulls are often used as a visual element or symbol to express the artist's deep thinking on life, death, love, desire and other themes.