Stork Scissors 

Here, Scott Fraser presents us with an arrangement dominated by a pair of stork-shaped scissors beneath a hovering goldfish cracker. The stork, a symbol of childbirth, paired with the goldfish, a common childhood snack, evokes a feeling of innocence. But let us consider how these symbols resonate across time. The scissors, often associated with cutting ties or severing bonds, present a stark contrast to the stork’s promise of new life. This duality mirrors the anxieties of parenthood itself—the joy of creation shadowed by the fear of loss. The stork motif, seen in various forms across cultures, takes on a modern twist here, embodying the complex emotions tied to upbringing. This interplay between creation and potential harm invites us to reflect on the fragility of life and the subconscious fears that accompany care and responsibility. In contemplating this piece, we are reminded that symbols are never fixed. The stork and the scissors, once distinct in meaning, converge in a visual narrative that touches upon our deepest, often unspoken, emotional connections.