Fairs Fare 2017

David Michael Hinnebusch created this painting titled “Fairs Fare” using an enigmatic array of shapes and figures. Here, one can observe the prominent figure of a mother, standing tall, a guardian perhaps, overlooking a child. This motif—the protective mother—echoes through time, resonating with the ancient depictions of goddesses like Isis cradling Horus, a symbol of nurturing and safeguarding life. The gesture of open arms above, seemingly reaching out, brings to mind the classical depiction of orants in early Christian art. The image taps into our collective memory, stirring subconscious associations with safety and love. These gestures and forms are never truly new, but resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings, echoing through our shared cultural heritage.