“The Fox and the Raven”

The fox and the raven have been pitted against one another for centuries (in fables from Europe, the Arctic, and beyond, if not in nature). And no wonder – they both exemplify an intelligence that is both curious/playful and deliciously clever. I’ve been seeing a lot of foxes and ravens lately, and felt compelled to bring them together, on a breezy hill, where light and dark mingle. A moment where none want (there is plenty of cheese), and we can see beyond the masks and roles, to our common source and nature – if only for a moment, before we reassume our masks, and play out our mythic roles…

48″ x 24″

Oil stick on wood panel.

PAINTED OVER (now View No.67)

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