This mixed media drawing is called “Storm Moon,” named after
this month’s full moon. I observed her
in her full glory and saw a halo of multi-colored lights around her giving
Storm Moon an eerie glow. True to her name,
it has been a stormy time, punctuated by deadly tornadoes and storms; some
hitting portions of Illinois and surrounding regions. I have been watching the footage of the
destruction from the tornadoes and I’m pretty sure it is the source of this
abstracted imagery in this drawing.
There is a feeling of arrested movement to this piece and while many
things are topsy-turvy, there are also peaceful sanctuaries where there is
safety yet it is all unpredictable. In the drawing, there is structure within
the destruction that offers hope. I am
not fond of drastic changes and I can only imagine and empathize with those who
were victimized by the storms. I am relating to this Storm Moon heavily because
I feel big changes afoot in the weather and in my life.
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Storm moon....yes... Big changes are afoot for many of us, i think. Hoping they are good changes for you, and if not, wishing you strength and trust to carry you through the storm. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Pauline. So, you can feel it too? I'm expecting changes for the better and feeling optimistic about Spring. It's so warm already!!
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