Belladonna Halcyon Share |
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2005 (Size: 13" x15") Owner: Chris Crnkovic, Plainfield, IL |
| A Gestalt of meanings comprise this work; the puzzle pieces indicate a coming apart of sorts, but they float peacefully. A comfortably numb Belladonna drifts off into oblivion in her little ship that seems to absorb her. Flowing hair, garments and sails adorn the maiden and regardless of where she's headed, she is going there peacefully. |
| Belladonna - deadly nightshade. |
| Belladonna - an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna herb that is used medicinally. |
| Halcyon - adj. - idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquility. |
| Halcyon - (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher. A mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the wind and waves. |
| Halcyon + On + On - Song by techno artist Orbital |
| "You know I took the poison from the poison stream...then I floated out of here..." -- U2 |
