A Perch Between Worlds
In the hush of twilight, when the air hums with unseen energy, the blackbird waits. It does not rush, nor does it falter—it listens, attuned to the quiet magic woven between earth and sky. Mystic’s Rest is a reflection of that moment: the stillness before transformation, the sacred pause between knowing and becoming.
The deep emerald greens whisper of hidden realms, the places where intuition speaks in symbols and the past lingers in echoes. Below, golds and ochres drip like ancient wisdom surfacing, calling to be remembered. The blackbird, a quiet guardian of secrets, perches at the edge of the unknown, carrying the energy of prophecy, renewal, and shadowed wisdom.
In Māori tradition, birds are kaitiaki—guardians and guides, messengers between Te Ao Marama (the world of light) and Te Pō (the world of darkness). The blackbird, often unseen yet ever present, invites us to embrace the unseen forces at play, to trust the silence, and to find magic in the space between.
Part of my Gold & Light series, Mystic’s Rest is an invitation to pause, to listen, and to honour the mystery that unfolds when we surrender to the unknown.
What whispers does the blackbird carry for you? Listen closely—the answers are already within.
This mixed-media painting is 20 x 40 inches.
