Born Of The Moon by Carla Woody
Under cover of darkness, those elements that have no form are spun into being by the Mystery and given first light by Mother Moon. Mixed media on canvas. Note: To best duplicate the luminous qualities...
View ArticleFacing The Storm by Carla Woody
We sight a storm on the horizon, something we must face in order to get to the other sideamp#9135and a brighter future. This piece was inspired by an actual phenomenon, a monsoon storm occurring near...
View ArticleLittle Miracles From The Sky by Carla Woody
There is an expression when an unexpected gift appears in our lives out of nowhere. We say: It fell from the sky. And sometimes we pray for blessings or healings. This piece was inspired by both...
View ArticlePrayer Feathers For The Sun by Carla Woody
This piece was inspired by my time on Hopi where you may periodically see a multitude of prayer feathers tied to bushes. Pahos, or prayer feather sticks, are sacred and created in the kivas,...
View ArticleFor The Ancestors by Carla Woody
In Maya fire ceremonies of Guatemala, ancestors are called upon and honored by a Maya Ajq'ij, Day Keeper, as part of the ritual. This piece was inspired by a ceremony in January 2015 where a separate...
View ArticleMystery School by Carla Woody
The Island of the Moon is a small landmass on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca. I was transported back in time in this power place where Inca priestesses underwent Mystery School and maintained the...
View ArticleI Hold The Knowledge Inside by Carla Woody
The ancient knowledge lives in the blood. There is no need to speak about it. It automatically shows itself in the very way she breathes and respects the earth. The Hopi girl inherited this wisdom....
View ArticlePrayer Flags by Carla Woody
Prayer flags and the Buddha symbolize peace, compassion and mindfulness. I created this piece as a reminder: When chaos swirls around us if we maintain our center the still point will be our strength...
View ArticleMonsoon Dusk by Carla Woody
Every year in Arizona during the monsoon season we are blessed with dramatic skies. In this piece I captured the clouds and promise of storm in the distance just as the sun was sinking to the night....
View ArticleNight Snow In The High Andes by Carla Woody
For many years I have been fortunate to have relationship with the Hatun Q'ero people of the Peruvian Andes. They call themselves the children of Inkara and are descendants of the Inka. Last year when...
View ArticleThe Farther Mountains by Carla Woody
Inspired by my 2006 spiritual travel program in Peru, we rode horseback across high terrain to set up a camp, at 17,500 feet, at the base of Apu Ausangate, a most sacred mountain in the Cusco Region....
View ArticleGhost Cows by Carla Woody
During May-June 2015 I walked the Camino de Santiago, starting on the French side of the Pyrenees. Each day I began my walk when the sun was barely piercing the early morning fog. Images would slowly...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....