This piece (a 12 by 12 linocut) was carved on a recent visit to Pensacola, Florida. The "old fellow" in the photo was hanging around the pier, looking for hand outs. I was convinced he couldn't fly; pelicans can live to be up to 50. The way he was hobbling around, pecking at anyone who came too close (including two tourists who posed for a pic in front of him!), he appeared to be done with the daily grind. And all that was shattered in a second as he suddenly departed in elegant flight.
This observational incident is also a metaphor for shattering personal limitations; right next door to so-called perceived limitations, there is wonder and beauty and inner strength.
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How true that is Nicola. I always think of penguins who are so awkward on land and yet graceful when swimming. Beautiful work as always.
I love both of these pieces...you have such a range of artistic talent!
Wonderful picture. I like them very much.
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I couldn't leave a comment on Transformations for some reason - but wanted to say how well you've portrayed that feeling of being part of the world - as one.
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