| Easter
is a time of renewal and rebirth. This is a constant theme living in the
psyche of every New Yorker including myself because of the events of 9/11.
Incorporating the entire state of New York in my design, I have drawn a
bluebird, which is the New York State bird, hatching from an egg shell.
The bluebird carries in its mouth a red rose, which is the New York State
flower and can also symbolize love and paradoxically war. The bluebird is
superimposed against the New York City skyline and the skyline in turn is
against the background of the dawning of the sun's rays. The rays were inspired
by the dawning sun on the New York State seal as well as the writing: "Excelsior"
meaning "Ever Upward". The clipper ship is also an element on
the New York State seal, perhaps suggesting the early Dutch settlement and
commerce. |
