THE DREAM, original oil on canvas 101cm X 101cm (40”x40”) is avaliable for sale, price is AU$10,000.
Contact Maya for details.
ABOUT THE DREAM
"I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free" - Michelangelo
THE DREAM was the first painting that I had completed from a vision.
Painting THE DREAM was a very interesting process for me. I was concerned how others would react to a non-Aboriginal person using a style normally synonymous with Aboriginal art, i.e. dot painting. For this reason, when it was completed, I was hesitant to show it to anyone for some years.
In November 1999 I succumbed and included THE DREAM, along with The Awakening, in a Sacred Art exhibition that featured six local artists.
The exhibition began with a special welcoming ceremony performed by the Aboriginal Elders of the region. Afterwards, the Aboriginal Elders (see below for photo plus more) approached me and asked questions about my visions and paintings. They said they liked my work. I was so happy and relieved to hear that.
Local dignitaries, including the Governor of South Australia, Sir Erik Neal, attended the public opening. To my surprise Sir Erik Neal invited me to display THE DREAM at Government House (his official residence) for six months to which I agreed. After the exhibition, THE DREAM featured in the main boardroom of Government House to be viewed by visitors from all over the world.
The story of THE DREAM is about the creation of our universe. The snake (Rainbow Serpent) represents the Creator. The centre shows the creation of our universe, with the hands representing the creation of spirits in all dimensions and the eggs, the creation of life.
The greens and browns represent land and all things that live on the land. The shades of blue and purple represent water and all creatures that live in water. The branches and red berries represent nourishment and sustenance.
At this stage in the story, Creation is not complete; hence the black (unfilled) background at two corners.
The Rainbow Serpent has entered a sleep state and has begun dreaming our future.
THE DREAM is the first of a series showing the transition of the universe from creation to enlightenment. The next of the series is The Awakening.
In peace and joy,
Maya
