18″ round × 1.5″ depth, Mixed Media, Weight: 6.1 pounds (2.8 kg), 2024.
$765
The foundation of this striking piece begins with a meticulously prepared 18-inch circular white wooden panel with a commanding 1.5-inch depth—its significant round form creating an immediate presence that distinguishes it from smaller works in the series. This geometric choice is deliberate and symbolic, evoking cosmic bodies, complete cycles, and the infinite nature of transformation, while the substantial 6.1-pound weight lends physical gravitas that mirrors the piece’s visual impact.
Against the pristine white surface that suggests purity and possibility, the piece’s remarkable focal point emerges—a substantial selenite crystal that rises from the center like a crystallized manifestation of elemental clarity. This exceptional mineral formation catches and transforms light through its translucent, striated structure, creating internal refractions that seem to glow from within. The crystalline element appears to hover dimensionally above the panel surface, creating significant depth that changes as viewing angles shift and light conditions transform.
Radiating outward from this crystalline center, vibrant cherry blossom metallic mica ink flows in warm coral tones, creating an energy field that suggests both the warmth of fire and the nurturing qualities of water. These radiant elements extend outward like solar flares or cellular energy, their metallic quality catching light in dynamic ways that create a living surface that shifts and changes with environmental conditions. The warm coral hues introduce passionate energy to the composition, symbolizing the vital life force that animates all creation.
Striking black mineral-like formations create bold structural elements throughout the composition, their dramatic contrast against both the white background and coral flows creating visual tension and balance. These black elements appear like volcanic formations or cosmic dust clouds, providing anchoring weight and defining boundaries that contain and direct the more fluid components. The interplay between these dark structural elements and the flowing coral creates a perfect visual metaphor for how opposing forces in nature create harmonious systems through their dynamic tension.
The textured surface creates significant topography throughout the piece, inviting touch while creating 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 geological formations and elemental interactions we encounter in nature.
The larger 18-inch diameter creates a commanding presence that demands attention in any space, while the substantial 1.5-inch depth enhances this impact, allowing the piece to project from the wall with authority. Despite this significant scale, the careful balance of elements prevents the composition from feeling overwhelming—instead, it creates an immersive viewing experience that draws observers into its elemental narrative.
Beyond its dramatic visual presence, Elemental 141 serves as a focal point for contemplation of natural forces and elemental contrasts. 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 larger format, these properties create a powerful energetic field that extends well beyond the physical boundaries of the artwork.
This substantial piece creates a perfect focal point for larger spaces—living rooms, corporate environments, healing centers, or meditation sanctuaries—anywhere you seek to invoke the dynamic balance of Earth’s elemental contrasts. The significant size and weight create a grounding presence while the composition itself speaks to transformation and flow, creating a harmonious balance between stability and change.
Elemental 141 stands as a testament to the profound wisdom contained within Earth’s contrasting elements and our eternal connection to these fundamental forces. It serves as both mirror and window—reflecting our own experience of balancing opposing energies while providing a glimpse into the sacred dance that creates harmony through contrast throughout the natural world. As light plays across its textured surface, discover new dimensions of this powerful exploration of Earth’s elemental contrasts, finding within its balanced geometry a reminder of how seemingly opposing forces create the very foundation of existence itself.
