DANCING WITH PELICANS

Oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm. One of a kind, signed on the front and at the rear. Framed, ready to hang. Certificate of authenticity.

The elegant pelican soars into our awareness with heavy messages of sacrifice, resurrection and nourishment and assumes the symbolism of all birds - they are symbolic of spiritual travellers.
It’s a large bird that’s surprisingly light, this pelican has a large sack which it uses to fish. But the pelican knows when to empty this sack so that it can take to the skies effortlessly. This pelican symbolism teaches you a lot about letting go to make room for something better. It shows you that not being weighed down by unnecessary things can make you soar higher and reach new heights. It's as well about release and forgiveness, you are being encouraged to forgive yourself and let go of negative feeling. When you learn to forgive yourself, you are also releasing yourself from anything that’s holding you down.

This artwork is part of the series MALE BALLET DANCERS / DANCING WITH BIRDS.