You are probably wondering what is behind the Lunar Goddess Series I am currently creating.  These are either mythological goddesses who have piqued my interest or real life women (human goddesses) who I have been inspired by. 

The forth of my series of seven is Bast’s Moon

Bast is an Egyptian Goddess and is considered a Lunar/Solar animal.  She is mostly associated with the Moon, however, she is the daughter of Ra, who is the Sun God, therefore has powers of both. She is a protector of those that follow her and of all cats.  The Utchet (Egyptian Sacred Eye) she possesses is the eye of her father.  The hieroglyphic you see on the right side represents her name –  Bast.  You will see the Bas Jar that is a heavy clay vessel used to store feminine perfume or an ointment for embalming; the loaf of bread she feast on; and the female figure she represents.  The gold bands and jewelry represents to me the Solar aspect of Bast’s nature. Therefore she represents the balance between dark and light. You will also notice that Bast is playing the Sistern with her tail, and loves dancing as do I.  The Sistern is a very popular Egyptian musical instrument that held metal disc that rattled when moved in a back and forth rattle like motion and enchants others to move and sway to the wonderful melodies that flow beautifully from the instrument..

(Note:  Please see previous posts to learn about what is behind the other paintings to gain some insight on what the painting represents.)

You are probably wondering what is behind the Lunar Goddess Series I am currently creating.  These are either mythological goddesses who have piqued my interest or real life women (human goddesses) who I have been inspired by. 

The third of my series of seven is Pele's Moon :  Ka wahine ʻai honua

Pele is an Earth Goddess and she inspires me in her intense passion for beauty and profound love.  She is of the Hawaiian people who say she can be found among her people blending in or shape shifting with natural beings.  I find her to be a very emotional goddess which lends to her beautiful creative fiery ways.  In her moments of her fury, the fire that rages inside her explodes in a creation of natural wonders that we can witness when new islands are created.  With her love of beautiful flowers, she brings forth the red berries known as “Ohelo ai”,  and can be found scattered around the base of the Volcano that is only hers, known as “Kilauea”.   I am sure you are wondering what the Hawaiian words mean in the title of this painting?  It is “…the earth eating woman”.

(Note:  Please see previous posts to learn about what is behind the other paintings to gain some insight on what the painting represents.)