“Female Composition #1”, Heather Campbell, 2008.
(pastel, coloured pencil and silver ink on paper. 18″ x 24″)


“In traditional Inuit spirituality, individuals are comprised of three different elements or “souls.” Here I depict the souls as an aura, enveloping the woman in a warm and protective light. The woman’s traditional facial and body tattoos have energy lines that connect with the universal energy called “sila” depicted by concentric circles. This image conveys protection and healing and illustrates the warmth, strength, and life giving spirit of women.”

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