The Hermit

Charcoal, graphite, and pastel on hot-pressed watercolor paper.
The Hermit is an ancient symbolic figure representing the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. Normally it is depicted as an old man, dressed in a long cloak, carrying a lantern. The light shed from the lantern is dim, just a few steps ahead are visible, and the Hermit walks his path carefully and steadily. My Hermit is a young woman, dressed in flowers. She is walking through the fields following the dim light of two fireflies. By observing and diving into what Nature teaches, she will find her way.