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Muskrat's Sacrifice Painting
Canada
Painting, Acrylic on Wood
Size: 48 W x 24 H x 2 D in
Ships in a Crate
About The Artwork
In the First Nations Creation Story: "There has been a great flood and most life on Earth has perished, with the exception of birds and water creatures. Sky-Woman survives and comes to rest on the back of a great turtle. She asks the water creatures to bring her soil from the bottom of the waters so that she may use it to make new land. The water animals (the beaver, the marten, the loon) all try to help her and fail. Finally, Muskrat volunteers, much to the scorn of the others. Though ridiculed, Muskrat, the most humble of the water creatures, is determined to help. So he dives down while the animals and sky-woman wait. “They waited for the muskrat to emerge as empty handed as they had done. Time passed. Smiles turned to worried frowns. The small hope that each had nurtured for the success of the muskrat turned into despair. When the waiting creatures had given up, the muskrat floated to the surface more dead than alive, but he clutched in his paws a small morsel of soil.” Basil Johnston, Anishnabe
Details & Dimensions
Painting:Acrylic on Wood
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:48 W x 24 H x 2 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
Shipping & Returns
Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Crated works are subject to an $80 care and handling fee. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Canada.
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Canada
Simply Connect. . . As a Canadian artist, I paint mindfulness through colour. Archetypes and mythology also find their way into my images. Most of the images stem from personal photographs. Increasingly, my interest lies in the archetypes within society. I am fascinated by mythology, meditation, stillness, Jung, dreams, masculine energy, feminine energy, shadow, light and their collective effects on the psyche. Occasionally, images from news stories inspire my brush. In this world of instant communication, the mindful process of layering colour on canvas has become a novelty. No electronic devices are required. I wish for you the time, space and serenity to simply connect. My intention is to bring you the same joy I experience in the creative process. Thank you so much for visiting! Namaste, Sally Heit
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