Isis Fans Her Wings Print
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Isis Fans Her Wings
With outstretched wings, Isis breathes life into her beloved Osiris, bringing renewal where there was death. She also spreads her wings as a shield of protection over her son, Horus. For thousands of years, Isis has embodied the sacred work of gathering what has been broken, restoring what has been scattered, and protecting the vulnerable.
As I painted her, I found myself reflecting on the death of Joan Sebastián Guerrero. His death invites us to grieve not only one precious human life, but to ask what becomes of us when fear and division cause us to forget our shared humanity. In the ancient myth, Isis searches tirelessly for the scattered pieces of Osiris so that he may be made whole again. I wonder if this is also our work: to gather the lost parts of ourselves - our compassion, our courage, our willingness to recognize ourselves in one another.
The Knot of Isis (Tyet), resting upon her brow, symbolizes her wisdom, magical power, and boundless maternal love. It reminds me that healing is an act of remembering that no one is disposable. Every life carries inherent dignity, and love can be a force for restoration as well as protection. May we all find the courage to spread our own wings a little wider, holding space for grief, justice, and the possibility of renewal.
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Originally created with acrylic & Terra di Colori paints. Your print will be signed and numbered by Gail, then carefully rolled and sent in a cardboard tube. Frame not included. Note cards are blank inside and come with a kraft envelope.
"I use vibrant color(often sourced from minerals and botanical sources gathered at sites I visit and the essence of which I want to depict), line, symbol, image, rhythm and word, to expand consciousness, share ideas, enhance connection, push boundaries, question limitations, accentuate the luminous, initiate healing and express my wild heart, soul and spirituality. My work is informed by the natural world around me - the plants, trees, mountains, waters, wild animals, bird song and all the textures, sounds and aromas of the living Earth expressing herself. I draw inspiration for my work from the deep well of the Divine Feminine, as well as from Old World myths, sacred stories, poetry, art and culture."
Gail Faith Edwards
