On the Tay 

This is 'On the Tay,' a drawing by David Young Cameron. The still water acts as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding landscape and drawing our attention to the motif of reflection. Throughout art history, reflections in water have symbolized introspection and the subconscious. Consider Narcissus, who wasted away staring at his own reflection, embodying vanity. Here, the mirrored image conveys nature's duality. The reflection is not identical, but a subtly distorted echo, alluding to the hidden depths beneath the surface of reality. The water's surface, like the threshold between conscious and unconscious, invites psychological exploration, hinting at the profound connection between the self and the external world. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and introspection, subtly inviting us to contemplate the cyclical nature of existence. We are reminded of the continuous, non-linear progression of symbols and how they resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings.