Fish Weather Vane c. 1938

Frances Matsubara created this watercolor, "Fish Weather Vane". The fish, rendered in simple lines, is a fascinating symbol, bobbing through history. Across cultures, the fish represents a multitude of ideas: fertility, abundance, and transformation. In early Christian iconography, the fish was a covert symbol for Christ himself. "Ichthys," the Greek word for fish, forms an acronym: "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior." Consider how this echoes in ancient mythologies, where fish are guides, navigating the depths of the subconscious. The collective unconscious, as Jung might say, recognizes the fish as a primal symbol emerging from the depths, a symbol that has traversed epochs. This image resonates on a deep, intuitive level. The fish motif is a constant reminder of our interconnectedness, a symbol of fluidity and adaptability, forever swimming in the currents of cultural memory.