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"Up for Air" was inspired by my deep love, admiration and affection for
dolphins. Depicted here a young dolphin helps a human baby reach
the ocean's surface for a breath of air, an ancient, mysterious custom
a dolphin obligates himself to do for any struggling infant. Having no
fear of humans, it's as if at some time in the past we shared our lives
with these docile creatures. If you look closely in the painting
background, a beam of light is shining down on both the dolphin and the
baby joining a common origin above, symbolizing their spiritual connection.
I was inspired to paint this image after reading an article in the USA
Today Newspaper about a group of eight expectant human mothers who were
heading for the Red Sea to deliver their babies in a pool with dolphins
specifically trained to help handicapped and autistic children. Water is
a natural birthing environment, and the dolphins are experts at helping
to make a more relaxing atmosphere. The babies quickly learn to exercise
their natural ability to swim underwater, while the dolphins watch closely
in case they are needed to assist the parents in bringing their babies
"up for air." - Suzanne |
