As Above, So Below
Artist
Ruth Parish
MediumInkjet print on paper
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineSeattle Public Utilities 1% for Art funds
Unsettling, shocking and disturbing news barrages us morning, noon and night. Horrified and captivated, we stare open mouthed at one disaster or another, stressed by the chaos. Take a breath, look away. Waves, dunes, light, reflections all behave as they should, according to the laws of physics and the cycles of nature. As Above, So Below refers to an ancient idea that one realm reflects all realms-change one, change all. For a better outlook, clean your windows. The photograph combines images of engine rippled water, sky, leaves and a moonlit landscape. –Artist statement