INSPIRATION
HOLY NIGHT
BY HAZEL HALL
In response to ‘My Protector’: Artwork by Rikki Fisher
Caged in biblical myths, a zoo monkey rocks her young.
She wraps the child in silence, eyes resigned to what might come.
He’s the Chosen One, facing the world and its sorrows.
Scratching at the tip of an answer.
Little monkey, can you save us? What will be your Calvary?
Wired to a rocket, shot to a star? Locked in a wise man’s lab?
Shepherded into a circus ring? Jailed so we can gape at our transgressions?
Just for this moment you’re safe, clutching the Madonna
Holy night
Angels bandage
The future
Presence 59, 2017, p.51
Presence is a UK Poetry Journal
The Hovering Lorikeet
The story behind the painting…
As an artist you spend many hours alone in your studio, at times uncertain whether what you are creating is any good. The “Hovering Lorikeet” painting was no different. I had no idea the impact this particular piece would have on people.
I heard comments such as…
“I have bought the card for a birth and I have bought it for a death”
“There is something spiritual about this image”
“I know what that is, it’s Jesus on the cross!”
“It is a subliminal message of the cross of Christ”
Locals and travelers alike have made this observation. One woman from Germany said she was buying the giclee print for a church congregation to say thank you.
The original artwork now hangs in a therapist’s room in New Zealand, no doubt speaking its silent story to any who have open hearts to hear Him calling.
The Hovering Lorikeet
The story behind the painting…
As an artist you spend many hours alone in your studio, at times uncertain whether what you are creating is any good. The “Hovering Lorikeet” painting was no different. I had no idea the impact this particular piece would have on people.
I heard comments such as…
“I have bought the card for a birth and I have bought it for a death”
“There is something spiritual about this image”
“I know what that is, it’s Jesus on the cross!”
“It is a subliminal message of the cross of Christ”
Locals and travelers alike have made this observation. One woman from Germany said she was buying the giclee print for a church congregation to say thank you.
The original artwork now hangs in a therapist’s room in New Zealand, no doubt speaking its silent story to any who have open hearts to hear Him calling.
“I just spent the last hour going over Rikki’s work. I am in awe of what I saw…. For me it’s a divine experience similar to watching a starry night sky – the beauty of the scenery is captivating but the thaumaturgy (the working of miracles) leaves me wondering “what am I?”
Andre Othenin-Girard
NSW Australia
“We are sitting here in awe of your work. My 16 year old daughter is just in awe of you and you inspire her. At school they have a session of sharing about someone who inspires them and she has named you as that person. Awesome work Rikki”.
Amanda Moskalewicz
Victoria
“We are sitting here in awe of your work. My 16 year old daughter is just in awe of you and you inspire her. At school they have a session of sharing about someone who inspires them and she has named you as that person. Awesome work Rikki”.
Amanda Moskalewicz
Victoria
Congratulations!!
I love this piece called Nip!!
The award is very much deserved.
Diana Lee
Master International Scratchboard Society of Scratchboard, California USA
Absolutely adore this!
Best art I have seen in a long time!
Sharyn Wingrave
Tasmania
Absolutely adore this!
Best art I have seen in a long time!
Sharyn Wingrave
Tasmania