Moon in a blithe night sky
Glows coolly at herself out of water
Shimmers in a rock pool in a grove.
Lunar stillness holds the leaves
And another being: mild
Between moon and moon shine silver horns
Over a thicket of hair -
Indigo, copper, spiky, gold -
And two drinking eyes.
Is it a stag of the forest?
— Richard Blanch
The Meaning
Throughout this series of drawings, you can see creation depicted as a guardian creature, Mother Nature, or nymphs personifying elements of nature. They are usually protecting or overcoming, showing the beautiful, terrifying, awe-inspiring, destructive power of nature.
In this piece, the stag made of mushroom, moss and branches guards the forest, intimidating even the maiden who approaches, due to the harm well-intentioned humans have inflicted. It protects the purity of the wilds.
The Details
India ink and Micron Pen on Bristol Paper
Vengeful Hope (Wave) 9”x12” - Original Sold
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