THE HUMMINGBIRD CALLS US TO BE STRONG Its heart beats 1200 times per minute and its wings are capable of moving 90 times per second. Its great capacity to survive on Earth adds to its spiritual significance. Since ancient times it has been associated with divine messages, love and the balance of nature. According to the legend of the old Mayan sages, the hummingbird embodies a symbolism with a powerful spiritual meaning, since it represents the resurrection of souls. For the Aztecs, it is the powerful sun god Huitzilopochtli. Nothing less than the soul of a warrior who fell from the sky. The representation of this bird in life calls those who see it to be strong in the face of adversity and above all to trust in personal abilities. In the Andes of South America the hummingbird means resurrection. It seems to die on cold nights, but comes to life again at dawn. In the Bible the hummingbird is mentioned as a messenger from heaven calling us to move forward and leave the past behind. It is a strong reminder to follow your dreams and let go of obstacles. As we observe hummingbirds, we see that they are seemingly tireless. Always actively seeking the sweetest nectar, they remind us to always look for the good in life and the beauty in each day. They are incredible migrators, some hummingbirds are known to travel up to 2000 miles to reach their destination. This quality reminds us to be persistent in the pursuit of our dreams, and to adopt the tenacity of the hummingbird in our lives.

To me it is an ode to art, to the spirit of art. Although sometimes we feel that everything is going down, art lifts us up, makes us fly.