One Wind

One Wind

I believe that sculptural images of the great migrating birds, when presented in a spiritually consciousness format, will send a message.  The Bosque del Apache Wildlife Preserve is not only an important bird sanctuary; it is an ecology education center, and a retreat for spiritual inspiration.  For millennia, humanity has looked up to the flight of migratory birds and thrilled with connection to a higher realm.  Today, as the world becomes less natural, the great migration into and out of the refuge ministers to me the message of environmental concern.  Perhaps the migration can be the pathfinder and guardian for the soul of humanity.  The educational role of this wildlife preserve should be expanded.  If we are to send the message, how better to gain public attention and support than through wildlife art?

I grew up in a wildlife wetland of a northern rainforest, and there is no doubt that this experience shaped my very being.  Today, during walks along the Rio Grande River flyway and the Bosque del Apache when the migration is in progress, I feel again that numinous inner world.  Both of the great migrations, the Fall homecoming of joyous return, and the Spring venturing forth of new life Qi lifts me again into that illumination, and reminding me to be here now.

“One Wind” is painted steel and Arizona flagstone, 7 ft. in height, relocated to Corrales, New Mexico.