Season Diane Dillon

The composition presents four figures arranged in a vertical alignment against a pale yellow background. Each figure is rendered with stylized features reminiscent of ancient Egyptian artistic conventions – elongated limbs, profile views for the face, and formalized postures. They are uniformly dark-skinned, adorned with elaborate jewelry consisting of beads and pendants, and draped in patterned garments that suggest both status and cultural identity. The patterns on their clothing incorporate geometric shapes and what appear to be stylized floral motifs.
The figures interact subtly with one another; the first figure places a hand upon the shoulder of the second, who in turn touches the arm of the third. This sequence continues down the line, creating a sense of interconnectedness or progression. A large, circular form – likely representing a sun or celestial body – floats above and between them, contributing to an atmosphere of symbolic weight. Smaller spheres are positioned near the lower limbs of the figures, adding visual interest and potentially alluding to cycles or stages.
At the base of the composition, a stylized plant emerges from the ground, its form echoing the verticality of the figures above. The inscription A TIME TO BE BORN is placed beneath this botanical element, suggesting a thematic focus on birth, beginnings, or perhaps the cyclical nature of existence.
The overall effect is one of solemnity and ritualistic significance. The artist’s deliberate use of Egyptian iconography implies themes of lineage, spirituality, and the passage of time. The arrangement of figures suggests a narrative sequence, though its precise meaning remains open to interpretation. It could represent stages in life, generations passing down knowledge or responsibility, or perhaps an allegorical depiction of natural cycles. The stylized aesthetic lends itself to abstraction, allowing for multiple layers of symbolic understanding beyond a literal reading.