Raven's Eye

This Apophysis rendering reminded me strongly of the representations of the Raven, among the native peoples of the Pacific NorthWest region of North America, including the Tlingit, Haida, Tillamook and Quinault tribes. In this part of the world, the Raven is seen as a powerful spirit, among these peoples, who stole the Sun, returning it only after a quest involving much adventure, and the rebirth of the Sun from the daughter of a Chief. This legend is celebrated at Midwinter, just as many other peoples have religious or spiritual remembrances at this time involving the disappearance and rebirth of the Sun. So, I envision this piece as representing a circle made of four depictions of the Raven's eye, surrounded by a formation of single feathers; to me, the dark background evokes the blackness of a Midwinter Night in the far North, with only the Raven's Eye watching from the circle in the sky where the Sun should be.

Created in Apophysis, with no post-processing. However, I expect to revisit this piece, and add a title and border, and possibly make it available as a print, if anyone displays an interest in my doing so.