Michele Mikesell’s oil-on-canvas piece (30" x 40") brings the mythical Yatagarasu, the legendary three-legged crow of Japanese lore, into a vivid and symbolic form. Set against a muted green background with abstract elements, the crow’s striking dark figure and bright orange and white legs exude an aura of mystery and power.
Through her masterful blending of human intellect and instinct, Mikesell explores universal themes of irony, contradiction, humor, and tragedy. This captivating work invites reflection on mythology’s role in our shared narratives, rendered with the artist’s distinctive layers and textures.