May The Waters Transform

May The Waters Transform is a limited edition 9x11" hand-carved linoleum block print with chine colle on 11x14" cream stonehenge paper in two variants: One with a lighter green chine colle paper on the vase and the other with a brighter green paper on the vase. Each print is printed in a gradient green rainbow roll, embellished with gold ink, and printed in the chine colle (collage) technique with hand-painted papers. The print is made in a varied edition of two types, and each edition is signed, dated, and numbered out of 35.

May the Waters Transform featured a print of an Ancient Greece-inspired amphora/ vase with swan head handles. Inside the vase of blooming leaves is a frog and its total evolution, and two koi fish protect the frog's transformation. For generations, Koi fish have been revered for their symbols of perserverance, bravery, and self-determination. The koi share their knowledge and long-standing association with the frog, who battles for their life as they move through 6 transformations before he reaches his final form. The waters hold us through so much, and with support and tenderness, we can transform over and over.

This print is the first in the "Astrology" series, depicting visuals of all 12 zodiac signs. Phoenix Rising is the print for the zodiac sign Scorpio.

Phoenix is the alternate symbol for Scorpio. Scorpio's traditional ruling planet is Pluto which brings energy to intense underworld/transformation/life and death cycles. Scorpio is known to evolve and change and do so in dramatic and mystical ways. You may know Scorpio for its most known symbol, the scorpion, but that is just one of the three evolutions or totems known for the sign.

The Scorpion represents a lower nature which is often how Scorpios are stereotypically characterized: evil, manipulative, jealous, overly secretive, etc. The Eagle represents the evolving, and still highly ambitious Scorpio. Eagle Scorpios keep their eye on the price and avoid drama as much as they can. The final evolution is the Phoenix stage, in which scorpios accept and own their darkness, and transform into light. Phoenix Scorpios rise from their own ashes, spiritually influencing everyone around them.

*Please note that due to the nature of hand-carved linoleum block printing, every print will have its own unique quality. Each edition is inspected to be the best quality and similar, but I cannot ensure exact replica of the print pictured on this site. Part of the magic of printmaking is all of the print-specific marks like "noise" or carving marks that add to the feel of the print. Please take note of this when ordering.