The Bearclaw Gallery Presents
TRICKSTER
New Works by Aaron Paquette
March 3 - March 15 2007
artist will be in attendance 2-4pm opening day
TRICKSTER
New Works by Aaron Paquette
March 3 - March 15 2007
artist will be in attendance 2-4pm opening day
Grandfather RabbitMixed Media
on Canvas
12" x 16"
2007
The rabbit is an archetypal trickster figure be it from ancient legends to B'rer Rabbit, to Bugs Bunny - a trickster and a culture hero.
In this portrait, I decided to show the old fellow a little on in years. His eyes have seen mirth, but also sadness, and I think it's this sadness that gives the trickster his impetus, his drive to create temporary instability. The role of the trickster, ultimately, is to teach.
This grandfather rabbit has seen it all (or so he thinks) and when roused he can still pull off some real hijinks. If truth be told, he may not even be so old as he appears! He brings frustration, confusion, anger, and above all, and most importantly, laughter.
In fact, I think it's safe to say about this little warrior is that he laughs so he doesn't have to cry.
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