Standing in Victory

INSPIRATION
My new painting Standing in Victory addresses the oil pipeline under construction spanning five states, including South Dakota. It is known as the Dakota Access Pipeline, Bakken Pipeline, or "black snake" depending on who you ask.

The painting Standing in Victory shows the Standing Rock Sioux nation, as well as their American Indian and other allies (including children) coming together as one unified community to oppose a threat to the environment, clean water, and justice. Their collective efforts summon a maize plant, the rain, and even a rainbow in the night. When this piece is sold, I will send half the sale price received to the Standing Rock Sioux. To make a donation directly, please go to: www.standingrock.org

MEANING
This paintings shows a variety of people coming together, united against a threat to sacred burial grounds, clean drinking water, and the general environment. The people represented include members of the Standing Rock Sioux nation: youth, children, women and men. There are also supporters of all ages, genders, and colors represented, showing support. The ancestors are also represented and like all the figures, share their voice, thoughts, and energy that has contributed to a victory. The victory refers not to a permanent end to the threat, as there will continue to be threats, but a victory of standing together in strong unity among those present at the construction site and those supporting from around the world.

ICONOGRAPHY
The figures in Standing in Victory stand in unity and from their voices arises the spirit of a blue maize plant marked with the skeletal strength of the ancestors. It glows in front of a full harvest moon. Above, the clouds release the rain, watering the blossoming flowers below. The flowers are white, representing bones of the ancestors because this is the blossoming of their prophesy. The butterfly and hummingbird accompany the ancestors as they are the messengers between worlds. The rainbow marks the suffering and hope that arises from it, beginning with a challenge and ending in a higher state of consciousness for all affected. Glyphs used in original or modified form are from the ancient book known as the Codex Borgia.

CONNECTION TO PREVIOUS WORK
The blue maiz/corn plant previously appeared in my painting: Planting the Future and is modified from an image in the book known as Codex Borgia.

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