MAPS: "Journey"

Linda Beck

"Journey"
Acrylic on Paper

2011

This triptych represents three stages of a journey.

(Fruit Bat Detail)
Stage One: Wrapped up safely and snugly in its own wings,
the fruit bat's form remains a mystery.

(Lung Detail)
Stage Two: An organ appears to function normally,
but closer inspection reveals that a large segment
is riddled with lakes and ponds.

(Lotus Flower Detail)
Stage 3: The lotus flower offers a chance for rebirth and enlightenment:
A beacon to mark the close of this journey
and perhaps the beginning of a new one.