Latest Artwork: "Between Earth and Sky (Eagle and Snake)"
FINALLY finished my mixed media eagle and snake piece earlier today. Made with ink, acrylic, charcoal and coffee on Aquabord, this piece measures 16 x 20 inches before framing. I plan on bringing this artwork (along with several others) to the Parallax Art Fair at the Prince George in New York City this November.
The concept of this piece was to explore duality as it relates to myth and art. In many cultures, eagles are representatives of the heavens and the sky god, while snakes and serpents are representatives of the earth or underworld. The struggle between the eagle and the snake therefor takes on epic overtones when depicted in art. The Mythological Eagle represents the highest aspiration of the spirit while the Snake represents carnal / earthly passions. I don't use the words "good" and "evil", but these are simply two sides of Man's nature. Here is an interesting take on the universal eagle and snake symbol. The eagle is also seen as patriarchal and the serpent and feminine and both are considered opposites of each other (Sky Father, Earth Mother). More on the symbolism of the snake and its meaning here.
"Between Earth and Sky (Eagle and Snake)"
16 x 20 inches
Ink, Acrylic, Coffee, Charcoal on Aquabord
www.lynnetteshelley.com
The concept of this piece was to explore duality as it relates to myth and art. In many cultures, eagles are representatives of the heavens and the sky god, while snakes and serpents are representatives of the earth or underworld. The struggle between the eagle and the snake therefor takes on epic overtones when depicted in art. The Mythological Eagle represents the highest aspiration of the spirit while the Snake represents carnal / earthly passions. I don't use the words "good" and "evil", but these are simply two sides of Man's nature. Here is an interesting take on the universal eagle and snake symbol. The eagle is also seen as patriarchal and the serpent and feminine and both are considered opposites of each other (Sky Father, Earth Mother). More on the symbolism of the snake and its meaning here.
"Between Earth and Sky (Eagle and Snake)"
16 x 20 inches
Ink, Acrylic, Coffee, Charcoal on Aquabord
www.lynnetteshelley.com
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