I bought a used book called THE SACRED REMAINS, about the myths, history and politics of Palau. The title really intrigued me, and inspired this painting. The fish skeleton is not only indicative of Palau, but also of our home here on Lake Superior. You may notice the bones of a human hand in the upper left corner, and also the spine of a large four legged animal along the bottom of the painting. This is the first of a few paintings I have in mind that are inspired by the book.

Now that I see this painting in my blog, I notice how similar it is to the ice picture just below it. That recurring shape of a fish skull that has surfaced from time to time in my images.