STILL POINT . 2021 . WATERCOLOR, GRAPHITE, SALT ON PAPER
Still Life . 16 x 24
Still Point is a reference to a line in T.S. Eliot’s poem Burnt Norton, in which he wrote about "the still point in a turning world." In the wake of the events of 2020, this was a powerful image to me, most especially after the Capitol riot. Who among us is not searching for a Still Point, a place of peace, harmony, and clarity about the trajectory of our days and futures?
I spent most of the pandemic in isolation with my partner and our cat, Bacio. It’s not possible to overestimate the importance of Bacio’s presence during this time. He has been an anchor, a beacon of calm, and a master of mindfulness. I’ve spent more time than usual watching him, so it’s no surprise that he entered my paintings. The muse now immortalized in watercolor, composed, balancing cairns, raising a tattered curtain after the storm.
I spent most of the pandemic in isolation with my partner and our cat, Bacio. It’s not possible to overestimate the importance of Bacio’s presence during this time. He has been an anchor, a beacon of calm, and a master of mindfulness. I’ve spent more time than usual watching him, so it’s no surprise that he entered my paintings. The muse now immortalized in watercolor, composed, balancing cairns, raising a tattered curtain after the storm.
America . 18 x 24
The Guide . 12 x 16
STILL POINT . 12 x 16
Where The Earth Meets The Sky . 11.5 x 16.5
Mindful . 12 x 16
After the Storm . 16 x 20