This painting draws from ancient mosaic surfaces and garden imagery, with delicate plant forms rising beneath a fractured field of small white tiles and a scrolling border above. The composition feels like a preserved wall fragment—something once decorative and alive, now softened by time. The floral silhouettes and muted earth tones give the piece a quiet sense of growth, while the broken mosaic pattern suggests erosion, memory, and the passage of time.
Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and worn back to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Interruptions in the tile field and faded edges are intentional, allowing the work to feel partially uncovered rather than newly made. The balance between ornament and decay reflects an interest in how beauty can remain even as the surface begins to disappear.
Details:
• Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
• 48 × 36 × 1.5 inches
• Created in California, USA, 2025
Note: Surface texture and finish may appear differently depending on lighting conditions. Subtle variations are part of the work’s character.
This painting draws from ancient mosaic surfaces and garden imagery, with delicate plant forms rising beneath a fractured field of small white tiles and a scrolling border above. The composition feels like a preserved wall fragment—something once decorative and alive, now softened by time. The floral silhouettes and muted earth tones give the piece a quiet sense of growth, while the broken mosaic pattern suggests erosion, memory, and the passage of time.
Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and worn back to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Interruptions in the tile field and faded edges are intentional, allowing the work to feel partially uncovered rather than newly made. The balance between ornament and decay reflects an interest in how beauty can remain even as the surface begins to disappear.
Details:
• Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
• 48 × 36 × 1.5 inches
• Created in California, USA, 2025
Note: Surface texture and finish may appear differently depending on lighting conditions. Subtle variations are part of the work’s character.
