Ruby Flight
Ruby Flight is a captivating mixed-media piece that merges photography, painting, and textile work. The central figure, rendered in black and white on canvas, exudes a quiet power as they turn away, their pose accentuating both vulnerability and strength that comes with being exposed to the world. Sewn onto the canvas are vibrant, translucent red wings that emerge from the figure's back, their delicate texture and bold hue giving a sense of transformation and flight.
Beneath the figure, hand-painted mushrooms in rich tones of red, white, and earthy brown anchor the piece, evoking the mystique of an enchanted forest floor. The combination of the tactile wings and the organic shapes of the mushrooms blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, grounding the viewer in a fae-like world where boldness and elegance coexist.
The title, Ruby Flight, captures the essence of this work: a vivid journey of self-discovery, freedom, and the magic found in embracing one's own metamorphosis. The interplay of textures, colors, and symbolism makes this piece a visually and emotionally compelling celebration of transformation and strength.
Ruby Flight is a captivating mixed-media piece that merges photography, painting, and textile work. The central figure, rendered in black and white on canvas, exudes a quiet power as they turn away, their pose accentuating both vulnerability and strength that comes with being exposed to the world. Sewn onto the canvas are vibrant, translucent red wings that emerge from the figure's back, their delicate texture and bold hue giving a sense of transformation and flight.
Beneath the figure, hand-painted mushrooms in rich tones of red, white, and earthy brown anchor the piece, evoking the mystique of an enchanted forest floor. The combination of the tactile wings and the organic shapes of the mushrooms blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, grounding the viewer in a fae-like world where boldness and elegance coexist.
The title, Ruby Flight, captures the essence of this work: a vivid journey of self-discovery, freedom, and the magic found in embracing one's own metamorphosis. The interplay of textures, colors, and symbolism makes this piece a visually and emotionally compelling celebration of transformation and strength.
Ruby Flight is a captivating mixed-media piece that merges photography, painting, and textile work. The central figure, rendered in black and white on canvas, exudes a quiet power as they turn away, their pose accentuating both vulnerability and strength that comes with being exposed to the world. Sewn onto the canvas are vibrant, translucent red wings that emerge from the figure's back, their delicate texture and bold hue giving a sense of transformation and flight.
Beneath the figure, hand-painted mushrooms in rich tones of red, white, and earthy brown anchor the piece, evoking the mystique of an enchanted forest floor. The combination of the tactile wings and the organic shapes of the mushrooms blurs the boundary between reality and fantasy, grounding the viewer in a fae-like world where boldness and elegance coexist.
The title, Ruby Flight, captures the essence of this work: a vivid journey of self-discovery, freedom, and the magic found in embracing one's own metamorphosis. The interplay of textures, colors, and symbolism makes this piece a visually and emotionally compelling celebration of transformation and strength.
Created for The Dark Fae of Lumenis: The Shadow Court Exhibition at Gallery Erato, Seattle WA