Totem

A totem is a natural object or animal that is believed to have spiritual significance and is adopted as an emblem. The inspiration for this collection came from a fascination with ancient societies and their art forms. I researched Inuit, Incan, Mayan, Aboriginal, African and Egyptian cultures but my love of ancient Native American petroglyphs fell closer to home. These totems seem to speak to our ancient past, an echo of our collective unconscious. Perhaps that is why they have been so well received.