Birds With Heart 

Norval Morrisseau created "Birds With Heart," using bold colors and strong outlines, characteristic of his Woodland School style. The composition features two bird-like figures connected at their bodies, sharing a single, unified form. The vibrant orange and green hues contrast with the stark black outlines, creating a visually arresting image. Morrisseau's work can be understood through the lens of structuralism and semiotics. The shapes and colors are not merely decorative, but act as signs, which refer to indigenous spiritual and cultural beliefs. The connected birds symbolize unity and interconnectedness, reflecting traditional teachings about the relationship between humans and nature. The thick lines and flat planes reject Western artistic conventions of depth and perspective, asserting an alternative mode of representation. The painting destabilizes traditional notions of artistic representation by embracing a non-naturalistic style that emphasizes symbolic communication over realistic depiction. The composition challenges fixed meanings, inviting viewers to engage with the piece on a symbolic level, prompting ongoing interpretation and cultural dialogue.