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Belladonna Halcyon (2005)


A combination of meanings come together to make this work. The puzzle pieces indicate a coming apart of sorts, but they float peacefully. A comfortably numb Belladonna drifts off into oblivion in her little ship. Flowing hair, garments and sails move slowly into the mist and stars.

Belladonna - deadly nightshade.

Belladonna - an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna herb that is used medicinally.

Halcyon - adj. - idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquility.

Halcyon - (Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher. A mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the wind and waves.

Halcyon + On + On - Song by techno artist Orbital

Approximately 15 x 13
 
"You know I took the poison from the poisoned stream...then I floated out of here...." -- U2

 
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