Elemental 135 emerges as a mesmerizing portal from the Elemental Series—a circular meditation on Earth's elemental forces where crystalline forms and flowing color create a powerful testament to our planet's natural wonders. This perfectly balanced composition invites viewers to contemplate the sacred relationship between terrestrial and cosmic energies, all within the infinite embrace of the circular format. [MORE]
12″ round, Mixed Media, Weight: 1.7 pounds (0.77 kg), 2024.
$340
The foundation of this striking piece begins with a meticulously prepared 12-inch circular wooden cradled panel—its perfect round form creating a sense of wholeness and completion that immediately distinguishes it from conventional rectangular artworks. This geometric choice is deliberate and symbolic, evoking the eternal cycles of nature, the fullness of the moon, and the infinite loop of elemental transformation.
Against a rich black background that creates dramatic depth and contrast, the piece’s remarkable centerpiece comes into focus—a magnificent selenite ice crystal from Jalisco, Mexico that emerges from the dark surface like a crystallized manifestation of Earth’s primordial energy. This exceptional mineral formation carries within it the geological history of its Mexican origins, connecting viewers to ancient processes of heat, pressure, and time that created its distinctive crystalline structure over millennia.
Flowing around this crystalline centerpiece, cherry blossom metallic ink creates unexpected warmth and vitality—its delicate pink hues evoking both the ephemeral beauty of flowering trees and the life-sustaining qualities of Earth’s elemental forces. This distinctive color choice creates a striking juxtaposition against both the selenite crystal and the black background, adding visual intrigue while symbolizing the way opposing forces in nature create harmony through contrast.
Liquid chrome accents wind through the composition like mercurial streams, catching and reflecting light with mirror-like brilliance. These fluid metallic elements create additional dimensional complexity throughout the piece, their reflective qualities creating subtle shifts and highlights that transform as viewing angles change. The chrome elements seem to dance across the surface, reminiscent of quicksilver or flowing water that has somehow captured and preserved light within its movement.
The selenite crystal—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 the timeless wisdom contained within Earth’s mineral kingdom.
The circular format creates natural pathways for the eye to follow—a continuous journey without beginning or end that mirrors the cyclic nature of elemental forces. This perpetual motion reflects how water becomes vapor, returns as rain; earth rises as mountains, returns to dust; all elements in constant transformation yet eternally present. The 12-inch diameter provides ample space for these elements to breathe and interact, creating a composition that feels both complete and expansive.
Beyond its striking visual presence, Elemental 135 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 circular format amplifies these properties, creating a harmonious energy field that extends beyond the physical boundaries of the artwork.
At a substantial 12-inch diameter, this piece creates a commanding 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 impressive presence, it maintains a modest 1.7-pound weight that allows for easy placement and repositioning as needed.
Elemental 135 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 circular 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.
