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Oracle of the Southern Marsh
Created for Ricky Zonker, a black, trans musician and diviner @yatta.music/@rickyreikireadings
Ricky in this form is a southern, marshland Barred owl, atop a massive Painted turtle. 4 long arms sprout from the owl’s chest representing earth (the poppy), air (the orchid bee), water (dissolving into the marsh), and fire (the divine flame over the 3 pulled tarot cards, the world, the chariot, and the wheel of fortune.) The symbols of the wheel of fortune act as Ricky’s halo, marking them as diviner, and one who can interpret the fortunes/fate/probabilities/time. Eyes are imbedded in the wings of the owl as they are not only a harpy, but a cherubim, heaven and earth embodied.
Ink, acrylic paint, and digital collage, 2020
Oracle of the Southern Marsh
Created for Ricky Zonker, a black, trans musician and diviner @yatta.music/@rickyreikireadings
Ricky in this form is a southern, marshland Barred owl, atop a massive Painted turtle. 4 long arms sprout from the owl’s chest representing earth (the poppy), air (the orchid bee), water (dissolving into the marsh), and fire (the divine flame over the 3 pulled tarot cards, the world, the chariot, and the wheel of fortune.) The symbols of the wheel of fortune act as Ricky’s halo, marking them as diviner, and one who can interpret the fortunes/fate/probabilities/time. Eyes are imbedded in the wings of the owl as they are not only a harpy, but a cherubim, heaven and earth embodied.
Ink, acrylic paint, and digital color, 2020