The Messenger

The Messenger

Date: March 2014

Media: Ink + Oil

Size : 18" x 24"

Categories : Mixed Media Painting


This piece was created to show how Deer are considered messengers to the gods in Shinto, especially Kasuga Shrine in Nara Prefecture.

In this culture, they believe a white deer had arrived from Kashima Shrine as its divine messenger. It has become a symbol of the city of Nara.

To illustrate each of these views, I chose to use natural symbolism.


White Butterflies, butterflies are often symbols of messengers or spirit realm in some Asian cultures.

Candles, lighting the way, divine light.

Lotus, symbol of divinity.


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