Limited Edition Art Book
Written by Faith Shakti Heyliger
Illustrated by Rasa Vaišvilaitė
Produced by Raab & Co.
This illustrated epic poem, filled with powerful poetic prose and surreal imagery, speaks from the heart.
A conversation of deep play between poet Faith Shakti Heyliger and visual artist Rasa Vaisvilaite, The Love Letter invites exploration, fosters connection, and sparks creativity. With each turn of the page, the reader's imagination runs feral and free, absorbed in the fusion of text and imagery that is a love letter for the 21st Century.
These words, with over a decade of metamorphosis, are not just meant for me but for all seekers, all lovers, all warriors, all creators, all human beings— all who struggle with their sense of self. When recited, one cannot help but be fully present, fully alive, and connected to the vibration of the universe. This work is all about the healing power of the creative arts. I wanted to create something timeless and timely that helped people awaken to their innate magic.
The Love Letter is available at Sonderbar in Woodstock, NY, Citiot in Catskill, NY, and Inquiring Minds in Saugerties, NY. Faith has participated in Basilica Hudson’s Farm & Flea Summer and Spring Markets in Hudson, NY; Red Owl Flea’s Market; Phoenicia Flea’s Market in Kingston, NY; and Hawthorne Valley’s Roots and Relics Market. She will be participating in the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Fest in Rhinebeck, Hawthorne Valley’s Harvest Festival, the Openbaar Festival in Albany, and the Literary Escapes 2027 Festival in London. She will also be performing in the Poetry by Candlelight Series at The Little Bookshop in Bushwick, NY, with my book on the shelf in September. Follow me on social media to find out about upcoming flea markets and fairs!
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The Love Letter Team
Faith Shakti Heyliger
Writer & Publisher
Faith Shakti Heyliger is a Harlem-born Catskills-based poet, performer, producer, editor, and officiant. She writes metaphysical poetic prose, words meant to be embodied and spoken into existence, calling forth both Eastern and Western philosophies. Faith navigates the muck and the magic, embraces the Self and Other, and invites moments of deep feeling, magic, and immense presence.
Rasa Vaišvilaitė
Illustrator
"My name is Rasa Vaišvilaitė, but call me Rasa. I am [ rʌsʌ ] Rasa V. I strongly advise not to try to pronounce my surname (even silently in your head), more often than not it is rather impossible."
Rasa studied art for six years at Vilnius Art Academy. She started with traditional animation, then moved on to graphics, video editing, and street art. To this day, she claims she does not know how to draw, yet she draws regardless for the therapeutic purpose of "self-preservation." For her, Art takes on the form of "brain hygiene." Utilizing the simplest materials—recycled paper, old school notebooks, cut-up cardboard boxes—she transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. Intrigued by both animals and human nature, Rasa's work investigates the relationship between and within them.
"Sometimes, I think to myself that the animal side of a being is more attractive than the human one. As for myself, I am at the stage of a vegetable - to put it in other words, I would not mind being a calm, rather juicy beet. Possibly in my upcoming lifetime."
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Josh Raab
Producer
Josh Raab is a New York Times bestselling editor and the founder of Raab & Co. Over the past decade, Josh has edited and produced books that have topped bestseller lists, won awards, and found their way into millions of readers' hands around the world.
When you work with me, you walk away with a book you can be proud of—a book that achieves your personal and professional goals.
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Watch a performance of The Love Letter, a collaboration with dancer Alice Lambert
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