Indigo

Original Materials: Colored Pencil on Paper
Dimensions: 30" x 24"
Year: 2018

"Indigo" is an evocative piece from the surrealistic rainbow chakra series, representing the third eye chakra. This colored pencil drawing beautifully merges mythology, symbolism, and environmental themes, creating a poignant narrative of healing and intuition.

At the center of the composition is a serene depiction of Medusa with rainbow-colored snakes forming her hair. Her closed eyes signify that she is not trying to turn anyone to stone but instead embodies a misunderstood figure of intuition and vibrational energy. The snakes, symbols of intuition and intelligent energy, flow gracefully, each representing a different color of the rainbow, emphasizing the harmony and diversity of her power.

Medusa is depicted knitting the Earth back to health, focusing on the southern pole where glaciers are melting due to climate change. This act of knitting symbolizes the mending of the planet, highlighting the vital role of cold and fresh water in maintaining ecological balance. A pine cone, symbolizing her pineal gland and the seat of the third eye, is placed above her head, reinforcing the theme of intuition and higher consciousness.

Above Medusa's head, a white lion symbolizes strength, purity, and regal leadership, providing a powerful contrast to her gentle demeanor. The background is divided into two distinct halves: the left side features stars against a dark night sky, representing the mystery and vastness of space, while the right side depicts starfish in the sea, symbolizing the life-giving properties of water. Medusa's torso, shaped like a heart, underscores the emotional and compassionate aspects of her mission.

Musical notes D, D#, E, and E#, corresponding to the color indigo, float through the composition, enhancing the thematic focus on the vibrational frequencies of the third eye chakra.
This artwork reflects the artist's empathy for Medusa and their belief in her misunderstood nature. It also showcases the artist's concern for environmental issues and the importance of sustainable practices, as symbolized by Medusa knitting with sustainable materials.

The visible light spectrum for the color indigo falls within the 668 - 789 THz range. The corresponding musical notes D, D#, E, and E# can be considered appropriate for indigo, aligning with the vibrational essence of the third eye chakra.