Decadent Decline
acrylic, leafing, toner, and wax on panel10.5" square, 2011 — $450

Where does the allure of the chandelier originate from? Do we all fancy ourselves deserving of more elegance? Does sophistication come before, or after, the attainment of Venetian crystal? 

While visiting Italy a few years ago I was struck by the sheer ubiquitousness of chandeliers— here are a few snapshots to support my claim:

Of course, I'm willing to believe that chandeliers are a personal preoccupation stemming from an aesthetic inclination towards contrast. It might also have something to do with the subconscious comfort that comes with light conquering dark. The chandelier performs this with an opulent splintering of light that asserts not just the presence of a chemical reaction, but the very genius of man's imagination and handwork. 

Bit
acylic, leafing, toner, and wax on panel
2 7/8" square, 2011 — SOLD

The smallest work I've created in some time. 

Bit isolates just the tip of a fantastic piece of spoila which sits atop Venice's Basilica di San Marco. It seemed an appropriate work to share on the official opening date of the Venice Biennale.