Animal Shield : Snake Painting

This animal shield showcases the snake, a symbol of transformation, rebirth, medicine, healing, fertility and so much more. This piece features deep texture, shimmering ink, and collage embedded in layers of faux encaustic; a technique that gives the piece an ethereal and luminescent quality. ______________________________________ Inspiration. I started my Animal Shields series when Covid-19 swept the world. During this pandemic time, when humans were causing less immediate damage to our earth's climate (less travel, less pollution, etc), I wondered how animals around the world were reacting when we stepped back into our homes. Were they potentially feeling more relaxed, brave, safe, and free? Was the earth perhaps able to take a moment to rest & heal herself? This was the initial impetus behind creating my Animal Shields collection. The strong pull of Progress & Productivity is relentless in our modern world and it can remove us from quiet, grounding connections we feel in the presence of plants, animals, and the Natural world. There are lessons to be learned when we pay attention. Animal Shields are symbolic reminders to protect and connect with those that share this Earth with us.