is spiritual in nature as the titles of the work suggest. However, the meaning of this painting manifests itself in a far more subtle way. The iconography is nowhere near as vivid, all we can make out are two large faces pointing towards each other from either side of the painting. There small amount of negative space between the two faces is one of the only indicators that these figures are even separate individuals. Towards the bottom of the piece, the two figure melt together seamlessly becoming one. As the name of this painting implies, we are looking at a Shaman, and his Apprentice, but which is which? As was mentioned before, this painting is heavier on the left hand side. There is more color and form creating a strong sense of dominance on that side. Each of the two faces have one eye showing as we look at them in profile. Energy, seems to flow between the two, their noses are almost touching, they are so close. Pupils are very small, making the gaze ever more intense. Clearly the Shaman expects implicit focus and concentration from his Apprentice. An effective icon is used in this painting is the extravagant, blue, green, and purple head dress the Shaman wears. This is a very effective way of symbolizing his wisdom and authority.
Due to the amount these two paintings have in common, their relationship is apparent after only a brief comparison. In cases like this it is often best to look at the art, close your mouth and let the images speak for themselves. After coming to understanding of what these paintings represent, an appreciation is soon gained for the techniques employed in this art work. After a work of West Coast Native speaks to you, and tells you its tale, there is a totally unique connection made between you