I Circle the Sun Like a Shadow herbalist Blending classical portraiture and cinematic

Blending classical portraiture and cinematic archetype with painterly abstraction

embodies the artists’ exploration of the feminine form through the fluidity and strength of glass

the painting channels the ancient role of the shaman as mediator between the seen and unseen

Rush depicts a seated figure in quiet repose

I Circle the Sun Like a Shadow herbalist Blending classical portraiture and cinematicI Circle the Sun Like a Shadow, 2012 Oil and Cont on Paper 57 44 1 4 in 144. 8 112. 4 cm Frame included I Circle the Sun Like Shadow (2012) is a deeply introspective oil and Cont work on cold pressed French watercolor paper, forming the third major painting in Sean Rushs Prayer Series. The title is drawn directly from Rumi, the 13th century Sufi poet, imbuing the work with spiritual and poetic resonance rooted in mystical tradition. The painting