Moon Goddess 30X40" Giclée

Moon Goddess by Angela Bawden 

30X40" Giclée on Gallery wrapped canvas, 1.5" thick, Hand signed by artist, ready to hang. 

All gallery wrapped Giclées are printed on high quality archival inkjet canvas using a high resolution twelve color ink jet printer. Once dried, the Giclée is spray laminated with UV protective varnish finish, giving it long-lasting durability. The canvas is then hand wrapped around a 1.5″ heavy duty kiln dried wooden frame. The artist hand signs each Giclée.

Gallery wrapped  Giclées on canvas come ready to hang with wire or saw tooth hardware.

Moon Goddess by Angela Bawden

Under the ethereal glow of a full moon, a nude woman kneels, her face turned skyward, eyes closed in reverence. This powerful image embodies the divine feminine, her body a conduit channeling the four elements – earth beneath her, shimmering water in the background, air dancing in the smoke that spirals from the fire at her side, and the fire's warmth creating a soft glow on her skin. This confluence represents her deep connection to Mother Nature and the physical world. Her kneeling posture and closed eyes, with her head tilted towards the sky, further emphasize her connection to the unseen realm, the realm of spirit.

Her nakedness symbolizes comfort in her feminine form, free of inhibitions. As the artist, I understand the challenges women face in accepting their bodies. This painting conveys the importance of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and openness.

The full moon, a symbol of feminine cycles and intuition, bathes the scene in its ethereal glow. The fire, representing transformation and passion, crackles beside her.

Beyond the surface, the painting reveals a deeper narrative. Within the dancing flames, a woman rises phoenix-like, symbolizing the transformative power to overcome hardship and pain. Scattered throughout the canvas, subtly hidden figures within the clouds and trees represent the challenges and triumphs of a woman's journey. We see a woman entangled with a man, another blossoming with pregnancy, a mother cradling a child, and another seeking solace in prayer.

Carved into the large tree we see an old woman representing the cycle of life and experiences, a powerful reminder of the continuum of womanhood.

Infinity symbols, dragonflies, ravens, and two wolves complete the scene, inviting close examination and prompting reflection on the universal experiences of womanhood.

As the artist, the creative process of this meaningful painting felt like a revelation, bringing hidden parts of myself to light. My hope is that it conveys the strength and resilience of the feminine energy it embodies. More than just a visual experience, this piece invites you to delve into the emotions it evokes and discover your own interpretations within its depths.

~Angela Bawden