Forest Spirits

by Corina St. Martin

Wild Geese

You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies, and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting —
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.

– Mary Oliver

8″ x 10″ Image mounted in 11″ x 14″ white mat

Graphite and 24k Gold

Product Height: 14 inches
Product Width: 11"

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Corina St. Martin

I am a sculptor and painter living in Richmond, Indiana. The work that I've been creating for the past couple of years combines my love of animals, desserts (mostly fancy), bright colors and surrealism. My overall goal is to bring more joy into the world through the creation and sharing of my sculptures and paintings. I hope they bring a smile to all who see these funny characters!

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Shop: www.corinastmartin.com
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Abend Gallery: https://abendgallery.com/artist/corina-st-martin