“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer” ~ William Somerset Maugham (English writer, 1874-1965) The Hierophant, in many Tarot decks, is represented by a bishop or other male priest. The card represents conformity, tradition, structure, and ideas rooted in history. I took this idea of "tradition" and tailored it to my own experience, creating an image that represents what tradition represents in my own life. I also feel it is important to take the pressures of others' expectations and judge them against one's own priorities. Therefore, I was careful to include my own "thumbprint" on the idea of conformity and history. Knowing where you came from is important. Knowing where you are going is more important. Rendered in Poser Pro 2012. Postwork in Photoshop. All resources used in the production of this work are owned by, created by, or licensed to me for personal and commercial use. They include: Shari for V4 (Sabby), The Nun (SWAM, Silencer, Sarsa), Mortis for Sacrament (Jack Tomalin), Raven Wings (Poisen), Ron's Angel Dust and Bokeh(deviney).