I Am Coyote: an art event dedicated to our relationship with coyotes in our Maine environment.
With appreciation to Geri Vistein of http://www.coyotelivesinmaine.com/ who organized this show for our Midcoast Community.
My contribution to this show
Member of the Pack ©Carla Sanders 2012
Acrylic and Mica on Canvas 44 in x 17in
And this is my story, that inspired the painting:
One day, I met a Coyote face to face on Hatchet Mountain. For an instant, I came in contact with the wildest creature I have ever seen. This Coyote ran up the trail in my direction. She/He skidded to a stop at the sight of me, and the animal bounded off the trail up the mountain through the woods. The pack followed the leader. It was only an instant, but I had received the Wildness. I felt I had an invitation to join the Pack. I see myself mirrored in Coyote’s wild eyes.
Coyote represents life crashing into us so we can wake up. Run-ins with Coyote can look and feel like disaster. The Trickster trips us up, tests us, makes fun of us, and plays us for the fool. Coyote medicine is potent--the most sacred way.
Coyote and me on opening night: