An original mixed media piece that features natural ephemera collected from the world...

This solid Pine wood canvas includes real Gold leaf, snake skin sheds from two snakes, a corn snake and a ball python, bits of hair and fur and pieces of my skin. Layered like an onion, the textures were achieved with time and experimentation, with a hint of madness. This piece was created at a pivotal point in my life, a picture in time of a transition both geographically and mentally.

Blanketed by resin to add a high gloss finish, with edges left slightly raw.

Signed and stamped.

Elements:

• 10" Round Pine Wood Panel
• Real Gold Leaf
• Skin, Fur, Hair
• Various paints (gesso, acrylic, gouache, modeling paste, sand)
• Resin