The Spirit of the North: Manifestation and Meaning in the Midnight Series

Dre Erwin
3 days ago
2 min read

Modern living room with gray tones. Three black-and-white photos labeled "Midnight I", "II", "III" hang on the wall. Cozy ambiance.

In Northern Saskatchewan, the night doesn’t just fall; it speaks. As an artist, I wanted to capture the heavy, silent energy of the subarctic in a way that goes beyond the typical colorful postcard. This journey led to the Midnight Series—a collection of three black and white digital prints that explore the intersection of nature, Indigenous spirituality, and the power of manifestation.

The Meaning of the Lights: nîmihitocik

Many people ask, "What do the Northern Lights mean to Indigenous peoples?" In Cree and Dene traditions, the aurora borealis is often referred to as nîmihitocik (the dancing ones) or cîpayak nîmitowak (the ghosts are dancing).

Angels appear in a night sky with auroras over a snowy forest. A person stands below, creating a serene, mystical scene. — Standing at the edge of the world, where the boreal forest meets the spirit path. To look up at the *nîmihitocik* is to realize you are never truly alone in the dark. This is the 'raw vibration' that inspired the Midnight Series.

They are seen as a sacred bridge—the spirits of our ancestors celebrating life and watching over the boreal forest. By stripping away the color in Midnight I, II, and III, I wanted to focus on that raw, spiritual "vibration" that you feel when you stand under a dark, gloomy sky in the 306.

Midnight I

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Manifestation and the "Jim Carrey" Mindset

There is a reason so many seekers are drawn to the North. Like the famous Jim Carrey manifestation story—where he wrote himself a check for $10 million before he was famous—the Midnight Series is about visualizing the invisible.

Jim Carrey often speaks about the Law of Attraction and the power of focus. These prints are designed to be "visual anchors" for your home. When you look at the high-contrast light of Midnight III against the dark sky, it serves as a reminder to find your own light within the darkness and to stay aligned with your intentions.

The Collection: Midnight I, II, and III

Midnight I: The Beginning. The first spark of light over the trees.

Aurora borealis over frosty grass and bare trees, set under a starry night sky. Soft light streaks create a serene, ethereal mood by Dre Erwin.

Midnight II: The Expansion. The aurora stretching across the horizon.

Black and white image of leafless trees silhouetted against a starry sky. Light beams stretch upward, casting an ethereal, serene mood, by Dre Erwin.

Midnight III: The Final Chapter. The most atmospheric and "gloomy" piece, capturing the peak of the spiritual dance.

A modern living room with a large black-and-white photo of an aurora and tree. Gray walls, wooden floor, gray sofa, lamp, and vase. Calm mood.

Bring the North Home: Whether you are decorating a modern high-rise or a quiet cabin at the lake, these high-resolution digital prints are ready to be framed and hung.