The Extinct

Sophie Shapiro

The Extinct

That I looked at them with living eyes.
That they looked at me with their living eyes.
That we embraced.
That we began to learn each other’s language.

Words by Muriel Rukeyser

From a series of ink drawings

MusicCarnival of the Animals

26th October 2008

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The Extinct by Sophie Shapiro
The Extinct by Sophie Shapiro
  • jennyfnf

    jennyfnf

    Oh – they grow stronger by the moment. A fantastic bird, with wonderful flowing black plumage and red of breast and eyes as old as the world before.

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    Yes.. agree with Jenny.. wonderfull bird..had to take a second look at this because of the dark part.. didn’t feel good.. but then i noticed the fantastic bird.. Beautifull Sophie!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    superb ! love it

  • Heike Schenk Arena

    Heike Schenk A...

    Lovely work.

  • mhkantor

    mhkantor

    wonderful sophie, but i see a primate. an ape or a monkey. and fear in the eye out of the shadow. the eye in the shadow has more anger to it. a great portrait and wonderful concept on the diagonal adds an interesting power to it. oh yes, and fantastic palette, wonderful colors.

  • Kelsey Williams

    Kelsey Williams

    Oh my, this is fantastic!! I see a brand new species come from the stars. They are met with fear and apprehension, and then, after time, with friendship and understanding. AWESOME.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    So many species have left our earth, this gives an intensely hopeful perspective of empathy that will awaken change ;) xoxoxox

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    amazing….it is like an embrace that starts from the heart and works outwards…

  • Adam Godman

    Adam Godman

    Again, this is brilliant!!

  • ellamental

    ellamental

    Amazing my dear angel! Your work is much needed,we are in gratitude for it!!

  • avalyn

    avalyn

    A bird reptilian feel for me with this one…..and love the abstract space, high right!
    Hope you’re happy Sophie…haven’t connected with you for a while….blessings avalyn X

  • ziggurini7

    ziggurini7

    wow. love this. great texture. peace.

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