 THE FIREBIRD
Sheree Rasmussen • Castleton, Ontario, Canada
58 x 38 inches - $2000
The Firebird (she who rises from the ashes to recreate), represents women’s lives in the sense that their energy is so often consumed in service of family and community, but can be reborn to fulfill their primordial need to create anew.
The Firebird (or Phoenix) exists in many mythologies: Middle Eastern, East Asian, Native American, Slavic, African, etc. A sacred creature, she has magical powers, and though distinctly female, has both male and female characteristics. She is beautiful, powerful and dignified, and is often faced with a difficult quest. |
