Freezing Moon - Baashkaakodin Giizis

Grandmother Moon Series - The 11th Moon of creation

The arrival of the Freezing Moon/Baashkaakodin Giizis marks a time when the waters begin to harden, snow settles across the landscape, and the pace of life gently slows.

In this painting, two young deer stand quietly beside the frozen water beneath the watchful glow of Grandmother Moon. Snow falls softly across the forest, covering the earth in silence while the evergreen trees continue to stand as guardians through the long winter.

Winter is often viewed as a dormant season, yet life continues in countless unseen ways. Animals adapt, waterways transform, and the land gathers strength for the coming spring.

The gentle snowfall and open landscape invite viewers to pause, breathe deeply, and appreciate the quiet beauty that winter offers. Rather than portraying winter as harsh, this painting embraces it as a season of reflection, resilience, and peace.

Grandmother Moon reminds us that even in our own quieter seasons, life continues beneath the surface, preparing us for renewal.