This painting draws from classical and Byzantine imagery, centered around a solitary angel figure set within a field of scattered stars. The composition feels suspended—caught between ornament and emotion—where the celestial backdrop contrasts with the figure’s inward posture. The surrounding mosaic-like surface appears fractured and weathered, as if the scene has been uncovered over time rather than newly created.
Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and worn back to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Breaks in the star field and erosion along the edges interrupt the image, giving it the quality of a relic. The tension between the delicate figure and the deteriorating surface reflects an interest in vulnerability—how emotion can remain visible even as everything around it fades.
Details:
• Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
• 48 × 24 × 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 classical and Byzantine imagery, centered around a solitary angel figure set within a field of scattered stars. The composition feels suspended—caught between ornament and emotion—where the celestial backdrop contrasts with the figure’s inward posture. The surrounding mosaic-like surface appears fractured and weathered, as if the scene has been uncovered over time rather than newly created.
Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and worn back to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Breaks in the star field and erosion along the edges interrupt the image, giving it the quality of a relic. The tension between the delicate figure and the deteriorating surface reflects an interest in vulnerability—how emotion can remain visible even as everything around it fades.
Details:
• Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
• 48 × 24 × 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.
