On the Wings of Good Fortune II
The work  depicts the movement of the auspicious winds through  the cranes that have been a symbol of happiness and eternal youth throughout  Asia .The Japanese refer to the crane as “the bird of happiness;” the Chinese as “heavenly crane” believing they were symbols of wisdom. The powerful wings of the crane were believed to be able to convey souls up to paradise and to uplift mortals to higher levels of spiritual being. In Greek mythology the crane was usually considered to be a bird of Apollo, the sun god, who heralded in Spring and light.

Acrylic and pen on canvas 72" X 36" 
Acquired