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The Romance
The Romance is the Rey and Kylo Ren relationship, This relationship is represented with fans taking inspiration from famous romantic paintings. The themes of forbidden romance, the meaning behind a kiss, and a closeness between the characters.
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Instructions
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Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs
Frederic William Burton (Ireland, 1816-1900)
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Reylo – The Meeting on the Turret Stairs Sticker
Afterblossom (Malaysia, age unknown)
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Gustav Klimt (Austria. 1862-1918)
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
The Kiss Reylo
Nataly Leyton, (Chile, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss
Rachel Xin (Country unknown, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Francesco Hayez (Italy, 1791-1882)
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
The Kiss
Arbutus Blossoms (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
Tender is the Storm
Johanna Lindsey (American, 1952-2019)
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
Romance Novel Cover Spiral Notebook
Gutlesswunder (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs
Frederic William Burton (Ireland, 1816-1900)
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Reylo – The Meeting on the Turret Stairs Sticker
Afterblossom (Malaysia, age unknown)
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Gustav Klimt (Austria. 1862-1918)
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
The Kiss Reylo
Nataly Leyton, (Chile, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss
Rachel Xin (Country unknown, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Francesco Hayez (Italy, 1791-1882)
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
The Kiss
Arbutus Blossoms (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
Tender is the Storm
Johanna Lindsey (American, 1952-2019)
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
Romance Novel Cover Spiral Notebook
Gutlesswunder (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs
Frederic William Burton (Ireland, 1816-1900)
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Reylo – The Meeting on the Turret Stairs Sticker
Afterblossom (Malaysia, age unknown)
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Gustav Klimt (Austria. 1862-1918)
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
The Kiss Reylo
Nataly Leyton, (Chile, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss
Rachel Xin (Country unknown, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Francesco Hayez (Italy, 1791-1882)
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
The Kiss
Arbutus Blossoms (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
Tender is the Storm
Johanna Lindsey (American, 1952-2019)
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
Romance Novel Cover Spiral Notebook
Gutlesswunder (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
Hellelil and Hildebrand, The Meeting on the Turret Stairs
Frederic William Burton (Ireland, 1816-1900)
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
1864
Watercolor and gouache on paper
37.6" x 23.0" in.
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
Reylo – The Meeting on the Turret Stairs Sticker
Afterblossom (Malaysia, age unknown)
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
2024
Waterproof sticker with glittering lamination
2.25” x 4” in.
© Etsy
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Gustav Klimt (Austria. 1862-1918)
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
1907-1908
Oil and gold leaf on canvas
71” x 71” in.
Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria
The Kiss Reylo
Nataly Leyton, (Chile, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss
Rachel Xin (Country unknown, age unknown)
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
2024
Gallery-grade paper
12” x 16” in.
Online store
The Kiss (Der Juss)
Francesco Hayez (Italy, 1791-1882)
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
1859
Oil on canvas
43" x 35" in.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy
In the Reylo Museum’s Inaugural Exhibition, a blog on Tumblr. Arbutus Blossoms wrote why they were inspired by this artwork, saying “I chose this painting because it is very similar to Rey and Kylo Ren’s relationship, especially from "The Last Jedi". Their bond is represented similarly like this painting as if it’s a secret that only they know. The shadowy figure on the bottom lower corner represents danger of someone finding out. Similarly to Luke did in the hut scene.”
The Kiss
Arbutus Blossoms (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
2020
(size unknown)
Online store
This piece of artwork was submitted to the Reylo Museum a blog on the social media site Tumblr. They describe the Reylo Museum “[as] an online fan art project in which artists can participate by submitting Reylo fan art inspired by a famous artwork or artist’s style.” This artwork is based off Francesco Hayez "The Kiss" (1859). The artist, Arbutus Blossoms, began drawing Reylo fanart in 2015.
Tender is the Storm
Johanna Lindsey (American, 1952-2019)
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
January 1, 1985 Paperback
5.5” x 9” in.
Amazon
Romance Novel Cover Spiral Notebook
Gutlesswunder (Country unknown, age unknown)
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
2020
Paper
6” x 8” in.
Online
Based off the cover art of Johanna Lindsey’s "Tender is the Storm" romance novel. The cover is the classic painted-style romance book cover. Evokes passion and intimacy between the two lead characters. Leaning into the romantic nature of Reylo. A great example of the tongue-in-cheek attitude Reylos have with the couple. The cover references the scene in The Last Jedi where a Force Bond finds Rey face to face with a shirtless Kylo Ren. The movie has many references to Rey experiencing sexual intimacy for the first time with Kylo Ren. This fanart was personally liked on Twitter by Rian Johnson, the director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".
Reflection
The paintings the fans chose to take inspiration from, are ones with themes of romantic bond. These connections also show a deep intellectual exploration of the Star Wars story. The fans are looking to centuries old paintings with some of their subject matter referencing even further back in time. The subject matter is a recurring theme that has now found its way into a huge franchise in the pop culture sphere; the theme being “love is timeless”.
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