This is a piece created in homage to my mother, as well as woman and the goddess archetype... all expressed as one. This weekend was a full moon, and I attended Modern Eden Gallery in SF's show "moon goddess" where artists explored the subject, and I had started this piece prior thinking about my mom who I recently had a profound conversation with. There was something in the air, and surrendering to it, here is my result there of. So this is dedicated to you mom! The following are the text made readable, and the figure in the piece is my mother, Mitsue Ogata Beard. Enjoy...

Mother is my goddess. She who carried me for nine months and went thru the physical pains to deliver me into this world. And though the chord was cut, I feel connected to her like a plant in the earth's soil. All I do is in dedication to her, for I can never pay her back the gift of life she has given me. Sorry goddess, for ever doubting you. Sorry mother, for ever rejecting you. I am a part of you, and with this awareness let me do my best in nurturing myself (mentally, physically, spiritually) for doing harm to myself, is doing harm to you. Sorry for all the harm I may have caused you. And thank you for the unconditional love that only a mother could give with complete authenticity to their child. I worship you, for you are my creator. I love you mother, goddess.goddess, 5.5"x 8.5", watercolor/ink on paper, 2012