12″ triangle, Mixed Media, Weight: 1.8 pounds (0.82 kg), 2023.
SOLD
~Private Collection
The foundation of this mesmerizing piece begins with a meticulously prepared triangular wooden cradled panel—its perfect equilateral form creating a stable yet dynamic canvas that immediately distinguishes it from conventional rectangular artworks. This geometric choice is deliberate and symbolic, evoking the trinity of mind-body-spirit or the classical elements of earth-water-air that have resonated throughout human spiritual traditions.
Against this triangular foundation, ebony moon mica paint creates a cosmic backdrop that seems to absorb and reflect light simultaneously, creating an ever-changing surface reminiscent of night skies where stars reveal themselves in shifting patterns. This deep, textural background serves as the perfect counterpoint to the piece’s central feature—a majestic selenite ice crystal that emerges from the surface like a crystalline mountain peak breaking through dark clouds.
The selenite—with its translucent, striated structure—catches light and transforms it, creating internal refractions that seem to glow from within. This natural material, known for its purifying energetic properties, serves as a divine conduit between earthly and ethereal realms. As light passes through the crystalline structure, it reveals internal geometries that have remained unchanged for millennia, connecting viewers to ancient geological processes and the timeless wisdom contained within Earth’s mineral kingdom.
Liquid chrome and metallic copper inks flow across the composition like elemental forces—the chrome suggesting the reflective clarity of water, while the warm copper evokes the transformative power of fire. These metallic elements create dramatic contrasts against the ebony background while harmonizing with the crystalline selenite, suggesting the delicate balance between opposing forces in nature. As viewers shift their perspective, these metallic elements catch light differently, creating a composition that never appears exactly the same twice—a living artwork that responds to its environment.
The triangular format creates natural pathways for the eye to follow, with each angle serving as both destination and launching point for visual exploration. This perpetual motion mirrors the cyclic nature of elemental forces—water becoming vapor, returning as rain; earth rising as mountains, returning to dust; all elements in constant transformation yet eternally present.
Beyond its striking visual presence, Elemental 124 serves as a focal point for contemplation and energetic harmony. The selenite crystal—often called “liquid light” for its translucent quality—has been used across cultures for its clarifying and purifying properties. It absorbs electromagnetic frequencies while releasing negative ions that promote mental clarity and spiritual connection. The triangular format amplifies these properties, creating a harmonious energy field that extends beyond the physical boundaries of the artwork.
At a comfortable 12-inch triangle, this piece creates a perfect focal point for meditation spaces, home offices, or personal retreats—anywhere you seek to reconnect with the elemental forces that sustain our world. Despite its modest dimensions, it creates an expansive viewing experience that invites contemplation of our place within the grand tapestry of nature.
Elemental 124 stands as a testament to the profound wisdom contained within Earth’s elements and our eternal connection to these fundamental forces. It serves as both mirror and window—reflecting our own elemental nature while providing a glimpse into the sacred balance that sustains all life. As light plays across its triangular surface, discover new dimensions of this sacred conversation between terrestrial and cosmic energies, finding within its balanced geometry a reminder of your own place within the infinite dance of creation.