Death and Transfiguration /An Homage to the Painted Turtle, 2023-24
Death and Transfiguration is a series of works created as an homage to a painted turtle I found who didn’t make it safely across a mountain road. Recalling the turtle’s important role in Native American creation stories, I sought to honor and transform this turtle’s violent departure through drawings. Departing - Fearlessly Buoyant is the last in this series. (2023-2024)
Death and Transfiguration: An Homage to the Painted Turtle - 01
Watercolor and color pencil, collage on paper
Dimensions: 22” x 30”
Death and Transfiguration: An Homage to the Painted Turtle -02
Watercolor and color pencil on paper
Dimensions: 22” x 30”
Death and Transfiguration: An Homage to the Painted Turtle -0 4
Watercolor and color pencil on paper
Dimensions: 16” x 21”
Death and Transfiguration: An Homage to the Painted Turtle -03
Watercolor and color pencil on paper
Dimensions: 22” x 22”
Departing – Fearlessly Buoyant (2024)
Collaged watercolor, sumi ink, acrylic ink & color pencil on paper.
Dimensions: 26” x 47”