THE STORY OF THE CRANE AND THE DRAGONFLY

This painter’s homage to nature includes a dragonfly and a gray crowned crane painted on her body. The dragonfly is a predatory insect and an agile flyer. It has often been depicted in art and as a human fashion accessory. In countries like Japan and China, they are eaten for their healing properties. In Japan, they are also considered a symbol of courage and good luck.

The Gray Crowned Crane is the national bird of Uganda. It is one of the two crane species (the other being the black-crowned crane) that can roost in trees. It is considered endangered; its population varies between 58,000 and 77,000 individuals.