Season Diane Dillon

The composition presents a scene structured around three central figures arranged within a stylized, flat pictorial space. The color palette is restricted primarily to red, white, and beige, with accents of black and green. A decorative border frames the entire work, employing repetitive geometric motifs.
At the forefront lies a figure reclining on what appears to be a platform or low structure. This individual’s skin tone contrasts sharply with the surrounding figures, drawing immediate attention. The posture suggests vulnerability; one hand is raised in a gesture that could indicate supplication, pain, or perhaps an attempt at warding off something unseen.
Flanking this central figure are two other individuals, both adorned with elaborate headdresses and ornamentation. The figure on the left stands erect, holding what seems to be a ceremonial object – a complex structure resembling a mask atop a tiered platform. This figure’s gaze is directed towards the reclining individual, conveying an air of authority or perhaps observation.
The figure positioned on the right also stands, holding a cluster of leaves in one hand and a long, slender staff in the other. The face is obscured by a dark mask, lending this character an enigmatic quality. This figure’s posture suggests a ritualistic action; the leaves might symbolize healing or purification.
Above these figures, within the upper portion of the composition, appears what could be interpreted as a bird-like creature, its form simplified and stylized. It is positioned centrally, seemingly overseeing the scene below. The arrangement of elements – the reclining figure, the flanking attendants, and the presiding avian presence – suggests a narrative or ritualistic event.
The inscription at the bottom, AND A TIME TO HEAL; provides a crucial contextual clue. This phrase strongly implies that the depicted scene relates to a healing ceremony or a moment of recovery from illness or injury. The elaborate attire and ceremonial objects suggest a context of high status and religious significance. The overall effect is one of formality and solemnity, characteristic of depictions associated with ritual practices and divine intervention.