Norn Fates 

Julie Bell created "Norn Fates," where figures and forms merge in a dance of color and light. Two figures in draped fabrics, rendered with soft brushstrokes, reach towards a dragon-like form, their poses conveying both supplication and curiosity. The composition's spiraling arrangement draws the eye through the canvas, intertwining the organic with the mythological. The dragon's scales, depicted with intricate detail, contrast with the fluid drapery of the figures' garments, creating a play of texture and form. Bell's color choices—earthy tones against ethereal blues—evoke a sense of timelessness. This interplay of light and shadow creates a dynamic, dreamlike atmosphere. The piece suggests an exploration of ancient archetypes, reminiscent of Jungian psychoanalysis. The figures, perhaps symbolic of human destiny, engage with the dragon—a representation of primal forces. The painting uses color and form to explore the tension between chaos and order, suggesting that fate is not a fixed concept but a dialogue between the self and the unknown.