SEA DANCE 

Jacqueline Hick created this evocative scene, named 'Sea Dance', in the 20th century, using oil on board. In it, two figures are caught in a dance, set against a backdrop that hints at the sea’s rhythmic motion. The raised arms, the tilted heads – these gestures echo through time, resonating with ancient rituals. Think of the ecstatic dances depicted in Minoan art, or the Bacchic revelries of the Roman world. They all share a common thread: the human body expressing a deep connection to nature, a liberation from earthly constraints. The sea, in its vastness, has always symbolized the unconscious. The act of dancing itself is a primal response, an uninhibited expression of joy or longing. As we gaze upon these figures, we are reminded of our own capacity for ecstasy, our own deep-seated need to connect with the rhythms of the world. The dance continues, resurfacing in our collective memory, each iteration a testament to its enduring power.