This painting was inspired by Yeats’ poem “The Second Coming”. It concerns itself with the mysteries and riches of the unconscious mind. The jewel tones of this painting against the background of deep colors signify the riches that can be accessed through depth. Attending to the primal forces of nature engenders genius and brilliance and is available to those who have the courage to mine these depts. Within themselves. The dove, the uruborus and the scorpion all symbolize the primal forces accessible to us. The dove is symbolic of primal feminine energies and is considered in many cultures God’s messenger of prophecy.
The message: It is in connection with our deepest feelings and most basic natures that our own brilliance is most powerful.
