-Thunderbird Bank- still bank c. mid 20th century

This copper-toned Thunderbird Bank still bank, made by an anonymous artist, sits solidly, doesn’t it? It makes me think about the urge to create, the act of building something, whether it's a painting or a miniature bank. I imagine the artist carefully shaping the metal, maybe they were thinking about security, stability, or even the dreams we invest in. The design is so ordered and precise, each form fitting perfectly. The repeated thunderbird motif feels symbolic, a promise of protection and prosperity. It reminds me that as artists, we're always building, always trying to make sense of the world and our place in it. We draw inspiration from different sources and transform them into something new. There is an unspoken dialogue between artists, like passing on ideas and techniques, building upon what came before. And maybe, like this little bank, our art becomes a place where people can invest their own meanings and emotions.