The American bison has a deep history with troubled chapters, yet these majestic beasts survive. Until around 1900, one might still be seen in what is now Austin, Texas. Of course their historical range extended far beyond. In this conceptual oil painting that strays toward magical realism, I combined the bison, symbols of two (or more) worlds, the power of Mars (warrior planet), the cycles of the moon that have been marking time across human history and the image of Venus, a bright "star" in early night. Venus is a guiding light in many cultures. Just what does the future hold?
The American bison has a deep history with troubled chapters, yet these majestic beasts survive. Until around 1900, one might still be seen in what is now Austin, Texas. Of course their historical range extended far beyond. In this conceptual oil painting that strays toward magical realism, I combined the bison, symbols of two (or more) worlds, the power of Mars (warrior planet), the cycles of the moon that have been marking time across human history and the image of Venus, a bright "star" in early night. Venus is a guiding light in many cultures. Just what does the future hold?