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Followers of artist Bonnie Marris have already learned about
the symbiotic relationship between wolves and corvidae (crows
and ravens). Marris’ previous releases on the subject are
sold out at publisher or nearly: The Ties that Bind, Too Much
Information, News and Commentary. There is a mysterious and wonderful
camaraderie that has been observed between both wolves and ravens
and wolves and crows.
“Personally, I’m most intrigued by the relationship
with ravens,” says Bonnie Marris. “It is mysterious
because it can only be imagined or supposed just what they are
actually communicating with each other. It has only just begun
to be formally studied. There’s an appearance of communication
concerning the location of a kill that seems to happen again
and again. The wolves will follow the ravens to a kill and although
they badger each other back and forth over a kill, they seem
to share.
“In this image, the ravens are leading a small group
of wolves to a kill they have discovered. I love this painting
because it is as much about the relationship between the wolves
and the crow as it is about the lighting and rhythm of the composition.
The reflections on the water and the backlighting on the wolves
worked out very well. It’s a cold, but very soothing piece.” |