The Looking Glass

Here, a female figure is undergoing an initiation. The wings and symbol over her head tell the viewer that she is not only in the earthly reality, but also in no man’s land. The beast in the mirror depicts her shadow and the swordfish next to her, shows where she is in this great realm. The grouper fish hovers nearby, awaiting the success or failure of her trial. To pass through this doorway and live requires the courage to view self correctly and humbly.