Vessels, Nature and Buddha
Gallery 21 Solo Show 2024
The Crossing
Series: Between Worlds
Medium: Acrylic on Panel
Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches (Framed)
Visual Narrative
The Crossing is a striking mixed-media exploration of transition and movement. Set against a heavily textured, ethereal sky of distressed blues and whites, the piece captures a moment of migration—or perhaps a spiritual passage.
A singular, large crow dominates the left foreground, its silhouette sharp and detailed as it glides across a luminous, gold-leaf sun. Behind it, a scattered "murder" of smaller birds trails off into the distance, creating a sense of depth and directional energy that pulls the viewer's eye across the horizon.
Artistic Elements
• The Sky: The background features a complex, layered application of acrylics. The palette of sky blue, cerulean, and pale cream is applied with a palette knife or scraping technique, revealing underlying layers and creating a weathered, "between-worlds" atmosphere.
• The Landscape: The bottom third of the panel depicts a grounded, earthy terrain in rich ochres, burnt sienna, and deep reds. This warm, terrestrial base provides a heavy contrast to the airy, fractured sky above.
• The Celestial Focal Point: The gold-toned orb acts as the compositional anchor. Its shimmering texture suggests a bridge between the physical and the metaphysical, serving as the literal "crossing" point for the avian subjects.
Interpretation
True to its place in the Between Worlds series, The Crossing sits at the intersection of the known and the unknown. The crow—often a symbol of prophecy, change, and the messenger between realms—leads a collective journey toward an uncertain but inevitable destination. The contrast between the solid earth and the disintegrating sky reflects the tension of being in a state of flux.
18 × 24 on panel framed. A quiet landscape suspended between what was and what is becoming, where light gathers and the path gently opens.
Strata Totem Series
Elevate your space with the Strata Totem Series, a collection of striking vertical abstracts designed to command attention through unique dimensions. These pieces function as "architectural jewelry" for the home—perfect for narrow columns, entryways, or as a rhythmic installation when grouped together.
The Construction
Each piece in this series is meticulously built on professional-grade, high-quality wood panels. This solid substrate provides a perfectly flat, warp-resistant surface that supports the heavy textural elements and metallic leafing. The narrative continues beyond the face of the work, as the art wraps seamlessly around the extra-deep 2.75" sides, giving the series a bold, sculptural presence that traditional canvas cannot match.
The Vision
The series explores the concept of "strata"—the layering of time, texture, and color. Each piece is a rich tapestry of deep teals, cerulean blues, and misty aquas, punctuated by bold applications of gold leaf and intricate textural patterns. The verticality draws the eye upward, mimicking the natural stacking of earth and atmosphere.
Dimensions & Details
• Width: 5 inches
• Lengths: 48-inch and 60-inch options.
• Profile: 2.75-inch deep-profile gallery wrap on wood.
• Medium: Mixed media with heavy texture and metallic accents.
Versatility in Curation
The Strata Totems are designed for ultimate flexibility. While each stands alone as a singular statement, they are most impactful when curated in pairs, trios, or the full quad-set.
• Individual: A focal point for tight architectural spaces.
• Groups: Stagger the heights to create a custom rhythmic installation that spans a larger wall.
The 5 × 60 × 2.75 price is $875.00 each
The 5 × 48 × 2.75 price is $825.00 each
10 × 8 on panel framed. Layered textures and deep blue-black tones reflect the quiet strength and watchful presence that crows bring to the natural world.
8 × 10 on panel framed.The painting holds that brief transition where stillness gives way to motion.
Sacred Interval, 5 × 60 × 2.75, invites reflection on the power of separation: how distance creates relationship, how contrast generates unity, and how the quiet spaces in between hold the deepest resonance. $875 each if purchased individually. $1600.00 as a set.
Ancient Echos: 5 x 48 x 2.75. Two narrow vertical panels with stacked blocks of warm and cool colors, their textured surfaces revealing layers of paint and process. Distinct in composition yet unified in spirit, the diptych carries an almost architectural rhythm — bold, deliberate, and quietly arresting. $875.00 each
18 × 24 on panel, framed. Acrylic Mixed media
Layered marks, weathered forms, and quiet symbols come together as a meditation on balance, resilience and the grace found in imperfection.
24 x 36 on panel, acrylic. Between Worlds captures a quiet moment of guardianship, where a hare and a crow occupy the space between earth and sky, stillness and motion.
20 × 20, acrylic on panel. Framed
A bold vase patterned with playful circles cradles vibrant blue and white leaves. a lively yet contemplative balance, celebrating the beauty of being.
20 × 20 Mixed Media on Panel.
These works of layered landscapes and ancient marks embody presence, intuition and the silent strength of the natural world.
20 × 20 Mixed Media on Panel
Natures Messengers series: These works are surrounded by layered landscapes and ancient marks embodying presence, intuition and the silent strength of the natural world.
20 × 20 Mixed Media on Panel.
This piece embodies presence, intuition and the silent strength of the natural world.
12 x 12 on Panel, Framed. A luminous botanical silhouette emerges through layers of deep crimson, gold and hints of cobalt, evoking the quiet reverberations of nature’s memory.
This serene piece features a meditative Buddha centered in a field of radiant gold, framed by a luminous silver halo. The deep red robe contrasts with the textured teal ground and layered star-shaped leaves, symbolizing grounded peace amid spiritual illumination. A contemplative work that invites silence and presence.
Mixed media on canvas with a goldstone crystal element. On the front, a silver-toned Buddha head with golden spirals rests in tranquil meditation among hand-painted bamboo, under a luminous silver moon. The monochrome palette with hints of green and red offers a contemplative, lunar stillness. The reverse reveals a copper-toned Laughing Buddha, encircled by a radiant gold halo and framed in brushed metallics—offering joy and warmth in balance with the front’s serene calm.
Mixed Media on Panel, 9 × 72 × 3
Mixed Media gallery wrapped panel 9" wide x 72" long, 3" deep
6 × 6 mixed media on canvas with an amethyst crystal element. The front features a serene golden Buddha outlined in minimal black linework, glowing softly beneath a rising textured gold sun. The shimmering surface and peaceful smile evoke a quiet, timeless grace. The reverse presents a deep blue Laughing Buddha nestled within a fully gilded frame, crowned by a textured gold halo. This radiant, two-sided piece invites reflection on the interplay between inner light and joyful presence.
Gallery 21 Solo Show 2024
Ears to Ether
Part of the Between Worlds Series
Capture a moment of quiet transcendence with "Ears to Ether," a compelling 12" x 12" acrylic mixed media painting. This piece features a solitary hare, rendered with soulful detail, standing as a sentinel between the earthly realm and the vast unknown.
Against a backdrop of layered textures and a vibrant, celestial sun, the hare’s prominent ears reach upward, acting as antennae for the whispers of the universe. The rich, earthy palette of the foreground blends seamlessly into ethereal blues and golds, reflecting the series' exploration of the thin veil between reality and spirit.
Product Details
• Title: Ears to Ether
• Series: Between Worlds
• Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
• Medium: Acrylic Mixed Media on panel
• Framing: Professionally framed and ready to hang