
The Norse call the World Tree Yggdrasil and from its roots flow three sacred springs, including the Well of Mimir - the waters of wisdom. It is said that Yggdrasil connects all of the worlds of the universe, including the worlds of Men and the worlds of the Gods. A giant eagle roosts at its top and a dragon-serpent gnaws at its roots, while a squirrel runs up and down the trunk, chattering messages. According to my friends who honor the ancient Norse Gods, the name of this tree is pronounced "IGG-drah-sil".
This piece is silk charmeuse fabric, handpainted with silk dyes and gutta resist, approximately 33x33 inches, stretched and tacked to a wood frame. On display during the month of June 2007 at The Paper Garden - 702 W Main Ave - in downtown Spokane, WA.
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