Origins 63

72″ × 24″ × 2″, Mixed Media, Weight: 35 pounds (15.9 kg), 2021.
$5190

Dominating the composition’s central axis, a dramatic spine of gold-infused selenite ice crystals creates a luminous breakwater dividing ethereal realms. This powerful formation mimics geological processes found on distant worlds, where crystalline structures first emerged from primordial waters during the earliest moments of planetary formation. Pounds of precious minerals—selenite, peridot, lepidolite, and mica—are meticulously arranged throughout the piece, each contributing their unique energetic properties to this cosmic landscape while creating complex interactions of light and texture.

Caribbean blue hues dance with wispy whites and liquid chrome reflections across the surface, evoking the primordial moment when water first kissed crystalline shores at the dawn of planetary existence. The rich metallic gold base anchors this celestial landscape in cosmic opulence, providing a foundation of luxurious stability that grounds the ethereal elements above while complementing contemporary interior environments.

What distinguishes Origins 63 beyond its immediate visual impact are the subtle photoluminescent elements that trace the central crystal column, revealing hidden pathways of cosmic energy when darkness falls. This secondary viewing experience creates a dual nature—what appears as solid matter in conventional lighting reveals itself as energy pathways in diminished light, mirroring the universe’s own dual existence as both matter and energy simultaneously.

The substantial scale of this piece, weighing an impressive 35 pounds, invites prolonged contemplation as viewers discover new details with each viewing angle. The vertical orientation draws the eye upward in a natural motion that echoes the ascension of consciousness from material foundations toward cosmic awareness. As light plays across the undulating crystal formations and metallic surfaces throughout the day, the artwork transforms continuously—revealing different facets of its complex topography as shadows shift and highlights emerge.

The three-dimensional qualities create dramatic variations in depth and height, with crystal clusters rising from the surface to form a naturalistic landscape that catches light from multiple angles. This dimensional aspect enhances the geological authenticity of the formation, suggesting natural processes that have unfolded over cosmic timescales rather than human intervention.

The interplay between the selenite’s natural translucency, the earthy green peridot, the soothing purple-hued lepidolite, and the reflective mica creates a multi-dimensional quality that shifts with changing light conditions. Each mineral contributes not only aesthetic qualities but specific energetic properties—selenite for clarity and higher consciousness, peridot for abundance and cosmic connection, lepidolite for emotional tranquility, and mica for reflective brilliance.

Origins 63 stands as testament to those rare cosmic moments when beauty emerges from primordial chaos, capturing the sublime intersection of celestial waters and crystalline shores at the very foundation of planetary birth. Through its carefully crafted balance of geological authenticity and artistic vision, this monumental piece creates a meditative environment where viewers can connect with the fundamental processes that have shaped worlds throughout the cosmos—transforming any space into a contemplative sanctuary through its commanding presence and celestial beauty.

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