~About This Piece
These reflections are but one interpretation; the artwork itself invites your personal vision.
Fourth in The Oracle of Feathers series, this piece presents a vibrant crowned bird perched atop a cracked golden teapot, surrounded by a chained teabag, a cup, a broken golden eggshell, and a golden skeleton key. Each element, steeped in symbolism, reflects the quiet persistence of memory and the beauty found in imperfection. The teapot evokes hearth, home, and resilience; the chained teabag speaks to the bonds that tether us to the past, its weathered tag bearing a blue feather that hints at mysticism and spiritual insight. The cup invites lingering, rest, and reflection on life’s moments; the eggshell marks fragility, the dawn of new beginnings, and the vestiges of past growth. The key offers access to hidden realms and the unlocking of mysteries. This work honors the stories that shape us — steeped in time, memory, and meaning.