Elemental 138 emerges as a serene meditation from the Elemental Series—a delicate circular exploration of Earth's gentler elements where crystalline forms and flowing color create a harmonious landscape reminiscent of natural mineral formations. This perfectly balanced composition invites viewers to contemplate the quiet beauty found in geological processes, all within the intimate embrace of its circular format. [MORE]
8″ round, Mixed Media, Weight: 1 pound (0.45 kg), 2024.
$195
The foundation of this tranquil piece begins with a meticulously prepared 8-inch circular white wooden panel—its pristine round form creating a sense of completeness while the luminous white background establishes a canvas of light and possibility. This geometric choice is deliberate and symbolic, evoking the cyclical patterns found in nature from growth rings in trees to the concentric bands in agate stones, while the white background suggests the purity and clarity associated with elemental wisdom.
Against this luminous white surface, the piece’s remarkable focal point emerges—a pristine selenite crystal that rises from the center like a crystallized manifestation of light itself. This exceptional mineral formation catches and transforms illumination, its translucent, striated structure creating internal refractions that seem to glow with inner radiance. The crystalline element appears to hover dimensionally above the panel surface, creating subtle depth and dimension that changes as viewing angles shift.
Flowing outward from this crystalline center, gentle streams of cherry blossom metallic mica ink create delicate patterns reminiscent of the blush tones found in rose quartz or pink opal. These soft pink hues introduce a nurturing warmth to the composition, symbolizing the gentle aspects of elemental forces—the life-sustaining qualities of earth and water rather than the dramatic intensity of fire. The metallic quality of these ink flows catches light in subtle ways, creating a dynamic surface that shifts and changes with environmental conditions.
Liquid chrome accents wind through the composition like silver streams, adding dimensional complexity and light-catching properties throughout the piece. These metallic elements create subtle highlights that transform as viewing angles change, reminiscent of natural mineral veins or the reflective quality of water catching sunlight. The chrome elements provide contrast and definition, creating visual pathways that guide the eye through the composition.
Gray mineral-like deposits create natural boundaries and transitions within the piece, mimicking the circular patterns found in agate slices or the growth rings of geodes. These structural elements provide balance and grounding, enhancing the composition’s resemblance to cross-sections of natural stones while providing a perfect counterpoint to the more fluid ink elements and the translucent crystalline center.
The textured surface creates subtle topography throughout the piece, inviting touch while creating micro-shadows and highlights that enhance the dimensional quality of the artwork. This tactile aspect connects viewers to the physical nature of Earth’s elements—how they can be both seen and felt, appreciated both visually and through direct contact, much like the minerals and crystals we discover in nature.
Beyond its delicate visual presence, Elemental 138 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. In this intimate format, these properties create a gentle harmonizing influence that extends beyond the physical boundaries of the artwork.
At a comfortable 8-inch diameter and lightweight 1-pound construction, this piece creates a perfect focal point for bedside tables, meditation altars, or intimate workspaces—anywhere you seek to connect with the gentler aspects of Earth’s elemental beauty. Despite its modest dimensions, it creates an expansive viewing experience that invites contemplation of the intricate patterns and processes that shape our natural world.
Elemental 138 stands as a testament to the quiet wisdom contained within Earth’s gentler elements and our eternal connection to nature’s subtle processes. It serves as both mirror and window—reflecting our own capacity for finding harmony in simplicity while providing a glimpse into the sacred patterns that form the foundation of natural beauty. As light plays across its textured surface, discover new dimensions of this intimate exploration of Earth’s elemental beauty, finding within its balanced geometry a reminder of the perfect harmony that emerges when elemental forces work in concert.
