Description

In 1991 my house and studio burned to the ground in Oakland, California. It was considered the largest urban fire in history. When going back to the site to dig up copper I had in the studio, it inspired me to fire copper in a wood-burning stove to create brilliant colors. I had witnessed the remains, the jewels were the first pieces that I used this dynamic fired copper to create the Light from Within.

Original mixed media painting in three panels. Total size; 24 x 40 x 3 4