Northern Brilliance

‘Northern Brilliance’ is a celebration of the vibrant landscape of northern Michigan at the peak of fall, presented as a large-scale triptych within my signature gemstone series. Total size is 5′ x 12′ — three canvases, 5′ x 4′ each. Using over 16 types of semi-precious stones, I’ve crafted a piece that invites viewers to step closer, shift their position, and experience the artwork from multiple vantage points. Just as the landscape reveals new facets with each change in perspective, I hope to evoke a similar mindfulness in how we approach the complexities of our own lives. Life’s situations often require us to look beyond our initial impressions and examine them from different angles to fully grasp their depth and beauty. This painting serves as a metaphor for that practice—encouraging us to pause, reflect, and perhaps discover a hidden brilliance in the very moments that challenge us. In art, as in life, sometimes the most profound insights are found not by looking harder, but by looking differently.

Petoskey Stone, Brazilian Serpentine, Blue Agate, Tiger Eye, Amethyst, Peridot, Marbled Onyx, Tourmaline Chips, Carnelian, Malachite, Red Jasper, Mica, Chert, Pink Opal Palm Stone, Glass beads, Obsidian, Ultra fine glass, Comp gold leaf, Broken glass, Citrine

ArtPrize 2024 Entry – Awarded Top 20 category in the Central District

On display at the Columbus International Airport – Gateway Gallery through January 2025 — $9,000