Oil and acrylic on canvas
 
Set within the playful, nostalgic setting of Romeo’s Hotel in Ibiza, this scene feels suspended between romance and possibility.
 
In my version, the palette shifts into a heightened fluorescent orange - a personal interpretation that pushes the space into something more surreal.
 
The Lovers card is often associated with connection, but it also speaks to choice, alignment, and being true to yourself.
 
Here, the figure dives alone. It’s a moment of commitment - diving into something without hesitation. The small dog in the foreground adds a quiet sense of loyalty, grounding the scene in something instinctive.
 
Set within such a romantic backdrop, the story becomes more layered - not just about love, but about the relationship you have with yourself.
 
Ruth Mulvie
 
This work forms part of The Fool’s Journey, a new collection launching 1st May 2026 at Paradiso Hotel, Ibiza.