The Artwork
of
Derrek Runnels
The Full Table
Freedom
Freedom is a piece designed to bring about awareness
and freedom from the illusions we have created.
The two pieces of wood resembling standing dragons symbolize the male aspect of ourselves. The two flowing pieces of wood are the female aspect.
The four sides of the foundation are the directions of a circle.
The first circle contains the elements of earth, air, fire & water.
All other circles within this one are moving, changing
and repeating the cycle of death & rebirth.
This is the illusion we have created.
The feathers of Raven, Vulture , Turkey , Macaw, Hawk and Seagull
give us the ability to rise above illusion & see it for what it is. Raven is the master magician.
He brings light to the truth of who we are and how we can shapeshift out of illusion.
Vulture teaches us to clean up the decaying energies of our life; allowing our spirit to soar
to its highest truth. Turkey teaches us to see the blessings we are given and to share the harvest with all. Macaw teaches us to sharpen our awareness and see the truth of the colors we express. Hawk is our guardian messenger bringing answers when we are ready to listen. Seagull teaches about proper behavior, courtesy, communication & being responsible for all.
Relationships
“Relationships” is a story about 3 paths to reach your Self.
- The First Path:
- Selenite : On one side are broken pieces of Selenite. They represent parts of your self that were left behind in past relationships: from parental to intimate relations you are in now. The Selenite in graduated sizes represents a path of light., allowing true forgiveness to heal the past
- The Second Path:
- Orange Jasper : On the other side, the Yellow & Orange Jasper represent the strength of a foundation built with true honor & integrity.
- Amethyst : The Amethyst cluster represents the collective consciousness of our True Spirit. The Amethyst crystals symbolize that true spirit is always around and supporting. This side is a path to our True Selves through development of honor & integrity. While we search for who we truly are, we must always be aware of guidance from Spirit
- Deer Skull : The Deer Skull represents our search for spiritual nourishment. By trusting our guidance on which direction we should go, we can heal the separation from our True Self.
- The Center Path: The center path is created from realizing that you are Compassion, you are Forgiveness, you are Love. There is no separation from your True Self and there never has been
- Green Garnet : The green garnets are the opening of our hearts to the true compassion that comes from Spirit.
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The Blue Green Stone : The Blue Green stone is the manifestation of divine will always expressed with love & compassion.
- Pyrite : The pyrite represents the strength & confidence in realizing that you are one with the will of spirit.
Remember all paths lead to your true path.
All paths begin with ignorance & end with Love.
Surrender
Surrender helps release the burdens we carry with us; mental, emotional & physical.
The Raven skull is the offering of illusion to spirit, to bring light into darkness.
The feathers are from Turkey & Rooster. Turkey teaches the need to give away to spirit all that no longer serves our true self. Through the giving away, we open the doors for true beauty of spirit to come through. Rooster teaches vigilance for the thoughts that lock us in illusion. Rooster releases the courage to chase away what has imprisoned us.
Hematite grounds and manifests all you ask for.
Bobcat bone teach us to keep power through silence. She shows us how the words we speak keep us imprisoned or frees us from illusions. Fox teaches us to move within the illusion and stay free of it. She shows us the ways to work the magick of change so we become who we truly are. Raven, the Master Teacher of illusion shows us how to bring light into darkness. Coyote teaches how to laugh at ourselves & not to take the journey to seriously. Coyote lessons can repeat again & again, until we see we do it to ourselves. When we see the humor behind the lesson, we can be free of it.
Dragonwolf
Angel
You can contact Derrek for custom work
in all sizes from small personal pieces to room size treatments & installations.
