This large mixed media painting (32" x 36"), is one in a series of three I developed after visiting Diego Rivera's masterpiece mural in the Detroit Institute of Arts. I chose to keep only the Rivera Court floor in this particular painting and added these flightless birds into my painting knowing very well these creatures never would have been on Diego's list of allegories. But as in most of my work I wanted to add a deeper meaning then simply something which sparked my interest. Psychological/emotional perspectives: These playful creatures if seen in a dream are said to express frustration in dealing with those who do not have a positive influence around you and Rivera certainty had his dif
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