Weather Vane 1935 - 1942

This drawing of a weather vane, by an anonymous artist, depicts a figure with a bow and arrow in muted, earthy tones. I imagine the artist carefully mapping out the figure's pose, maybe even sketching from life to understand the weight and balance required to hold that bow taut. I wonder if the artist pondered the symbolism of direction and guidance? The figure is not just standing; it's poised, ready to release. It’s like the arrow is being pulled back, getting ready to point us towards change and possibility. The details in the feathers and jewelry suggest a deep curiosity and engagement with the subject. The artwork relates to a history of images used for practical and decorative objects. I think of all the other paintings made with the intention to reflect the elements, and how images change when they become part of an everyday object, part of the sky. Painting, like the wind, is always moving, shifting, and taking us in unexpected directions.