Elemental 139 emerges as a harmonious meditation from the Elemental Series—a refined circular exploration of Earth's gentle elements where twin selenite formations create a balanced dialogue with flowing color and textural elements. This perfectly composed piece invites viewers to contemplate the quiet beauty found in geological processes and the dual nature of elemental forces, all within the elegant embrace of its circular format. [MORE]
10″ round × 1″ depth, Mixed Media, Weight: 1.3 pounds (0.59 kg), 2024.
~Private Collection
The foundation of this tranquil piece begins with a meticulously prepared 10-inch circular white wooden panel with a substantial 1-inch depth—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 lunar phases to the concentric bands in geodes, while the white background suggests the purity and clarity associated with elemental wisdom.
Against this luminous white surface, the piece’s remarkable focal points emerge—two pristine selenite crystal formations that rise from the surface like crystallized manifestations of light itself. These exceptional mineral structures, positioned with careful attention to visual balance, catch and transform illumination through their translucent, striated forms. The crystalline elements appear to hover dimensionally above the panel surface, creating subtle depth and dimension that changes as viewing angles shift.
The dual selenite formations create a visual dialogue across the composition—like elemental twins in conversation, representing the duality found throughout nature: day and night, earth and sky, structure and flow. This pairing creates a perfect balance while suggesting the complementary rather than opposing nature of dual forces—how seemingly different elements can work in harmony rather than conflict.
Flowing between and around these crystalline centers, delicate streams of bluish pink metallic mica ink create patterns reminiscent of the subtle hues found in rose quartz with hints of celestite blue. These soft pastel tones introduce a gentle warmth with cool undertones to the composition, symbolizing the nurturing yet clarifying aspects of elemental forces. 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 moonlight. The chrome elements provide contrast and definition, creating visual pathways that connect the twin selenite formations.
Gray cloud-like formations gather around the crystalline elements, creating natural textures and boundaries within the piece. These structural elements provide balance and grounding, enhancing the composition’s resemblance to natural stone formations while providing a perfect counterpoint to the more fluid ink elements and the translucent crystalline centers. These gray deposits appear to embrace the selenite formations, creating protective fields that enhance their luminous quality.
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 refined visual presence, Elemental 139 serves as a focal point for contemplation and energetic harmony. The selenite crystals—often called “liquid light” for their translucent quality—have been used across cultures for their clarifying and purifying properties. They absorb electromagnetic frequencies while releasing negative ions that promote mental clarity and spiritual connection. In this dual format, these properties create a balanced harmonizing influence that extends beyond the physical boundaries of the artwork.
At a comfortable 10-inch diameter with a 1-inch depth that adds substantial presence without overwhelming weight, this piece creates a perfect focal point for meditation spaces, healing rooms, or intimate workspaces—anywhere you seek to connect with the balanced 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 139 stands as a testament to the quiet wisdom contained within Earth’s gentler elements and our eternal connection to the concept of balance in nature. It serves as both mirror and window—reflecting our own capacity for finding harmony in duality 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 complementary forces work in concert.
