Serpent Mound: Observations of the Seen, the Unseen, the Mystical and the Reverence.
Several years ago, on the Spring Equinox, I went to Serpent Mound to do my yearly trek and spiritual tune-up. When I got there I was happy to find that other groups of people were also feeling the call to pray, observe and do their own personal ceremonies as well. I saw various people brightly dressed, with their drums, rattles, and various tools of expression. I observed quietly for a bit focusing on my own feelings and desires for earthly communion until I began to be spiritually moved by the indigenous people chanting, singing and sounding their instruments.
With only a cell phone to capture the fleeting moments of spontaneity, I got in line walking the Serpent’s pathway with them. I felt their love and dedication as I played the unobtrusive observer, and began clicking away. I had intended just to record the day for my own personal remembrance, but later , while going through my images, I saw I had something more.
I began to paint and draw what I felt was a passionate calling. Several times I was drawn back for the Summer and Fall ceremonies, and again, recorded what I was moved by. Thus began a three year painting project. I hope that people will feel what I do looking at the collective works for this show.
