In ancient Egyptian religion, the sun god Ra is seen to roll across the sky each day, transforming bodies and souls. Beetles of the Scarabaeidae family (dung beetle) roll dung into a ball as food and as a brood chamber in which to lay eggs that are later transformed into larvae. For these reasons the scarab was seen as a symbol of this heavenly cycle and of the idea of rebirth or regeneration.
'Dung Ra'
4 color woodblock reduction print.
Gamblin oil based inks, laid down very thick. They have an almost metallic sheen.
Strathmore Artist Series Vellum paper.
10" x 22"
Edition of 76.
