Senses Myths – The Black Bird

Description

This artwork is part of the Senses Myth Series that depicts myths from round the world with similar symbolism and combines them with one of the 6 senses.

The Black Bird – Taste&Savour

• Raven and the Theft of Light In many Pacific Northwest myths, Raven, originally a black bird, steals light from a powerful being to bring it to humanity. The black colour symbolises mystery and transformation.
• In Native American cultures, particularly among the Plains tribes, blackbirds are seen as sacred and are often associated with corn, as they are believed to be the servants of the Corn Mother.
• Druid legends suggest that the singing of three blackbirds in the World Tree of other worlds can put listeners into a trance, allowing them to travel to the otherworld and receive mystic secrets.
• Yatagarasu (八咫烏) is a three-legged crow and guiding god in Shinto mythology, symbolizing divine intervention. Sent by Takamimusubi, it guided Emperor Jimmu to Yamato. The name means “eight-span crow,” and it’s believed to be an incarnation of Kamotaketsunumi no Mikoto,

Original artwork specifications

• Canvas on board
• Professional Talens Amsterdam Acrylic paint
• 3D printed PLA+ text element
• 30 x 30 x 2.5 cm
• Unique artwork

Canvas Print specifications

• Square 30x30cm or 60x60cm canvas
• Printed with non-hazardous, non-toxic, non-flammable latex inks
• Cotton and polyester composite canvas
• Frame from renewable forests

Canvas may have a slight size deviation up to 3mm

See Print specifications and Licensing for more information.