Yellow Moon 2016

Rose Freymuth-Frazier's painting, "Yellow Moon," evokes the quietude of twilight with its subtle use of light and shadow. The moon, a luminous disk, has long been a symbol of mystery and transformation. Throughout art history, we see the moon associated with feminine power, intuition, and the cyclical nature of life. Think of the Greek goddess Selene, who drove her chariot across the night sky. Yet, the moon is not always benevolent; it also embodies the darker aspects of the psyche—madness, hidden fears, the subconscious. Its reflection in water only deepens this sense of mirroring and hidden depths. This duality engages viewers on a profound, subconscious level. Night landscapes touch something primal within us, stirring long forgotten emotions. Notice how the moon's reflection in the water doubles its presence, an echo resonating across time. The symbolism of the moon transcends time, reappearing in various guises. The image continues to resurface in the human imagination, evolving and adapting, carrying the weight of collective memory.