I have been fascinated by the symbolic and mythological role that animals carry within cultures. Many animals carry special symbolism cross-culturally and they reflect something important back to us about our humanity and connection to all of life.
The symbolism is often metaphorical, and it allows us to turn the lens on ourselves to understand our psyches and ourselves in a more complex way.
Animals have an ancient connection with humans and there are subtle energetic qualities
that we can pick up about them. Whether it is the Wolf howling at the moon and tied to qualities of the dreamworld and leadership, or how Turtles are often seen as an ancient symbol for Mother Earth herself. Understanding ourselves through the lens of animals is a type of language. I feel that portraying this through art allows us to decode this language and get to know ourselves in a more ancient and connected way.
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