The Raven
by Antony Galbraith
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5.000 x 7.000 inches
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Title
The Raven
Artist
Antony Galbraith
Medium
Painting - Fresco (ink)
Description
The Raven symbolizes the dark and difficult aspects of life, which is a part of life we often misunderstand and rarely effectively deal with. The dark aspects are not bad or evil, as it is necessary to go through a process of darkness in order to emerge in the light. Dark comes before light, healing is preceded by illness, the storm eventually transforms to calm and so on. The Raven reminds us of the need for this balance, and that without accepting the full integration of the cycle of dark and light, we cannot truly heal.
The Raven is also a messenger between two worlds: the living world and the twilit Otherworld or spirit world. By connecting these two worlds, the Raven initiates us into a new way of being. The Raven travels from this world to the next; accessing the darkest regions bringing back visions and instructions for the seeker and the healer. Often, before advancing in any spiritual growth, one must sacrifice or let go of old ways of being. The Raven gives us insight into what old patterns must die in order to make way for the new.
In this painting, the Raven flies at twilight, the time when the veil between the two worlds is at its thinnest. It flies over an ancient megalithic mound, where one can access the Otherworld. I didn't paint the Raven feathers simply black, but are actually made of layers of blues, violets and greens. I did this to symbolize that all possibilities exist within the void of darkness, just waiting to emerge. In Eastern and Celtic traditions the Raven is a solar symbol. In my dream the Raven flew beneath a full moon, which I have interpreted here as the night sun, illuminating the landscape. But, traces of the setting sun are still visible in the horizon and limning the edge of the mound and distant trees and hills.
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Comments (8)
Deborha Kerr
What a great painting. I love how your paintings tell a story!
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thank you Deborha. Painting and narrative, for me, are very closely linked. Some paintings follow the narrative others precede it. In this case, they kind of came together because the image was formed out of a dream. So while I painted it, I found the narrative at the same time.
Joe Triano
The Raven is a spiritual creature - very well done my friend!!! All the best Antony! . ........Joe
Antony Galbraith replied:
Yes, you are right Joe. I can see from your work that you too have a special connection to this powerful bird.
Carol Allen Anfinsen
Beautiful job! A perfect rendition. Congratulations!
Antony Galbraith replied:
Thanks Carol! This painting almost painted itself. I find this happens often when I paint the Crow or Raven!