Vijf zeemeeuwen boven rots in zee 1900 - 1945

Ohara Koson created this woodblock print of five seagulls above a rock in the sea. Consider the symbolism of the seagull, a motif stretching back through millennia: emblems of freedom, adaptability, and a bridge between earth and sky. We see these birds not just as creatures of the coast, but as potent symbols—messengers, if you will, connecting the terrestrial with the boundless. Like the dove in Christian iconography, the seagull carries a sense of spiritual import, navigating the seen and unseen realms. Observe how the flock dynamic echoes themes of community and interdependence, a silent dialogue carried across cultures and generations. The collective unconscious perhaps recognizes in these birds a mirroring of our own social structures and yearnings for connection, resilience, and freedom. These images invite viewers into a deeper, subconscious reflection, acknowledging the emotional and psychological weight we project onto these avian travelers.