Shrine, 2019

24" x 32" acrylic on board; Unframed + Cradle Box

"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious." - Carl Jung

Within the dim-lit chamber, shadows waltz upon ancient stones, worn by the hands of time. A gentle silence surrounds the otherworldly Shrine, a tribute to an elusive, ancient force. Intricate tendrils entwine with mysterious idol, their forms suggesting a dance of secrets. Breaking the silence, one of the emerald beetles takes flight, its wingbeats carrying echoes of forgotten hymns. A quiet, uneasy calm fills the space, a nod to the reverence and uncertainty evoked by forces beyond understanding.