"Thunderbird"

The Thunderbird is a sacred colossal spirit of the upper world. Across American Indigenous cultures, its beating wings create the rolling thunder. Its blinking eyes flash lightning, and it serves as a noble guardian, fierce protector, and bringer of life-giving rain.

The Breath of the Storm

High above the jagged peaks, the giant wings awaken. A shadow sweeps across the dry and thirsty earth. The drumbeat of the sky rolls down the canyon walls, and rain falls like a blessing, washing the world clean.

The Eye of Fire

A sudden flash cuts through the heavy purple clouds. Light leaps from the beak of the high-soaring watcher. It is the spark of truth striking the dark earth. It is power that commands respect and holds the world in awe.

The Guardian of Balance

Down in the deep waters, ancient currents twist and turn. The winged hunter circles above, keeping watch over the fragile peace. It stands as a shield against the shifting chaos of the deep. It holds sky and soil in a timeless sacred dance.

This image was originally created as a hand-pulled silk-screen serigraph in the late 1980s. The original edition is no longer available, and it is now offered as a fine art print reproduction.