Light a Match and Pray to These Celebrity Saint Candles
Romina S. Cortellucci — September 1, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: idolkill & blog.thaeger
Some well-deserved praise goes to designer Idol Kill for creating the Celebrity Saint Candles. These famous faces are surely worshiped as though they are idols, so it makes sense to blend them into Christian iconography creating a sacrilegious, yet beautiful result. The decorative candles feature the faces of contemporary spiritual leaders from Virgin Gaga to Immaculate Marilyn.
Other celebrities featured in the series include Gwen Stefani, Amy Winehouse, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West. Perhaps this homage to the famous will help fans have their prayers answered, and even if they do not work that way they would make a great addition to an eclectic abode.
So, fans prepare to burn a Celebrity Saint Candle to receive enlightenment from these 21st century luminaries.
Other celebrities featured in the series include Gwen Stefani, Amy Winehouse, Nicki Minaj and Kanye West. Perhaps this homage to the famous will help fans have their prayers answered, and even if they do not work that way they would make a great addition to an eclectic abode.
So, fans prepare to burn a Celebrity Saint Candle to receive enlightenment from these 21st century luminaries.
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