Susan Miranda

In creating my art for Native American History Month, I especially wanted to honor the beliefs and respect for nature, the land, and all of the elements that provide the great spiritual reservoir for the Native American Community. I have selected the image of the butterfly since it encompasses the visual elements and spiritual components of being both ethereal in beauty, and purposeful in the understanding of life's transformations. The wings of the butterfly are like the painted pallet of the universe, with each magnificent design being unique and inspirational in itself. The medium of Batik that I have used to create these images, allows for the free and fluid movement that is inherent in the butterfly's journey.