Once, while camping in the desert in Utah, I was surprised by a full lunar eclipse. The night was so bright that I could literally read a book by moonlight. The canyon walls were sandstone-warm, and red even in the semi-darkness. Somehow, despite the fact that we were all quite attuned to such celestial and scientific events, none of us had taken note. None of us were expecting it.
So, at 3 am, when the sky gods began to eat the moon, I was filled with a primordial wonder and overwhelming exhilaration. I knew immediately what was happening, but it was so immense in scale, so filled with awe, so overwhelming…
I felt as if I had been swept upriver, downriver… across the galaxy into an ancient awareness, an ancient sense of wonder. Into a rhythm that was celestial and earthly at the same time.
When I returned to the studio I immediately began a series of eclipse images. Moon Dance drawings. Moon goddess sculpture. The power of the moon is deeply, undeniably feminine.
So tonight in my studio, paint brush in hand, I await the Blood Moon Eclipse.
I am working.
I am waiting.
Coyotes are calling on the hills nearby. They are waiting too.
The science of an eclipse is simple, yet I am filled with wondrous anticipation.
If I am extremely fortunate this event will bring more than the energy that a full moon always delivers.
May the skies be clear wherever you are.
sounds so primal, I love it. Love the moon and the power it evokes in us. Your work here really captures this beauty and power.
Thanks for your thoughtful support Nanci! Hope your show goes fabulously!
Liza, I just love the whole series here – it’s intriguing and stirring and inspires me alot! Beautiful work.