Prairie roosters

Mediums: oil, canvas.
Location: private collection.

Roosters that appeared in the painting of the artist from his subconsciousness, symbolize a morning star, awakening and the fire element in many cultures. Perhaps, the artist was inspired by roost fights, which were very popular in America at that time; that is why Donati’s surrealistic birds are very aggressive. Actively moving, they point their sharp claws and beaks at each other and went up, preparing for the battle. The painting is filled with the sense of the rapid movement, danger and huge life energy.