This painting draws from the Standard of Ur, reinterpreting its narrative of peace through a mosaic-like surface layered with figures, instruments, and quiet moments of gathering. The lower register suggests scenes of music and stillness, while the upper field shifts into a patterned blue tile surface, creating a contrast between storytelling and abstraction. The composition feels like a preserved fragment—part history, part memory—where the narrative is still visible but softened by time.
Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and weathered to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Breaks in the tile pattern and worn areas interrupt the imagery, giving the piece the quality of an artifact rather than a reconstruction. The balance between structured pattern and fading figures reflects an interest in how moments of peace are remembered—fragmented, quiet, and enduring.
Details:
• Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
• 24 × 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 the Standard of Ur, reinterpreting its narrative of peace through a mosaic-like surface layered with figures, instruments, and quiet moments of gathering. The lower register suggests scenes of music and stillness, while the upper field shifts into a patterned blue tile surface, creating a contrast between storytelling and abstraction. The composition feels like a preserved fragment—part history, part memory—where the narrative is still visible but softened by time.
Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and weathered to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Breaks in the tile pattern and worn areas interrupt the imagery, giving the piece the quality of an artifact rather than a reconstruction. The balance between structured pattern and fading figures reflects an interest in how moments of peace are remembered—fragmented, quiet, and enduring.
Details:
• Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
• 24 × 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.
