Ancestral Migration

This mesmerizing, intricate artwork is a contemporary approach to mosaic, made from glass and weathered pieces of cherry and walnut wood that the artist has salvaged, cut, and dried. Each piece of glass and wood has been hand-fit and glued to a plywood substrate. Texture is provided by the natural surfaces of the trees that have been weathered and grayed by outdoor elements. Glass is chipped along the edges for further textural interest. Washes of acrylic color have been added to some areas of the mosaic. This artwork is a narrative of the carbon cycle and its connection to all living organisms, including the great whales that swim hundreds of miles for their migrations. Hangs via French cleat.