Wild Fates of the Wilderness by Kelley Hensing

Title:	Wild Fates of the Wilderness
Date Created:	2024
Copyright:	© Kelley Hensing
Genre:	Fantasy
Mediums:	Oils, Acrylic
Views:	403
Posted:	12/8/2024

Projects: Some of Kelley' s favorite projects: -Airbrushing murals and fashion clothing, and creating art live at on-location projects with Marc Jacobs in NYC -Illustrating a card game for Atlas Games, titled Lost in Rlyeh, among other drawings for roleplaying books -Painting public murals, statues and other instillations for the non-profit Artworks of Cincinnati -Creating 10 interior illustrations for the limited edition of Edgar Allan Poe: Poetry and Tales published by Suntup Editions

This piece first debuted as part of the A.R. Mitchell Museum group show 2024, "Character in Context". The concept of the Fates originates back to ancient Greek mythology, holding many variations throughout history. In one main theme, the three sisters represent birth, life and death, and are in charge of destiny as they measure out the thread of life. Inspired by this I wanted to create my own new idea, using a western stage and symbolizing their essence using elements from nature. I pictured birth in white robes, birds flying out as new life. Life would be like a tree growing out of the dirt, earth tones and reaching skyward. Death would appear haunting but spiritual, the mystery of the beyond with the moon as a halo behind her. All would be adorned with coins and flowers, symbolizing our experiences and memories, threads of life subtly woven throughout.