The silhouettes of wildlife and trees with a city looming in the background echoes timelessness and resilience of nature and people as we share this ever changing world. — ShadowsPub
In the 18th century a French finance minister, Etienne de Silhouette created cutpaper shadow portraits as a cheap way to produce a likeness of people. This economy grew artistically in the 18th and 19th century. Today, silhouettes are widely used to convey mood, emotions and drama in images. The lack of detail in the silhouette draws our attention to contemplate the image in different ways.
The wildlife in its natural setting juxtaposed against the skyline speaks to the eternal dance between nature and people. We’re often in opposition to each other, yet, we’re bound together by the same cosmic threads. As wildfires rage this summer we’re reminded of those connections as wildlife and humans seek to escape racing flames.
When the flames are quelled and it’s safe to return to the areas, humans and nature will under go a rebirth, a rebuilding and the eternal dance will begin anew. The cities and towns will rise again, with their dreams, aspirations and presence as shelter for humanity. Wildlife will find new homes amid the regrowth of trees and fauna.
The nature and resilience of nature, people and wildlife are reflections of our interconnectedness and connections to the Divine. Seek to find harmony in our shared existence.
Shadowspub writes on a variety of subjects as she pursues her passion for learning. She also writes on other platforms and enjoys creating books you use like journals, notebooks, coloring books etc. Her Nicheless Narrative podcast airs on Thursdays each week.