A story that unfolded in Refuge Cove, BC. A young Norwegian woman escapes on her sailboat from an unknown threat ashore.
The painting captures a moment of tension and urgency as a young Norwegian woman escapes an unknown threat ashore. A small sailboat is her vessel of refuge. There are black birds following, almost chasing her, representing an unknown danger.
The marine flags spell out lines from Leonard Cohen's song, "Bird on a Wire". I have used black birds to represent a threat just as Cohen used doves to represent peace. These lyrics reflect the woman's state of mind, her fragility and struggle, and themes of resilience and hope. The piece is about courage and self-determination.
- Subject Matter: Figurative
- Inventory Number: 47
- Current Location: Galiano Island
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