Mixed media on canvas board 24x30in.
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This work presents a fully bloomed rose rendered in layered hues of red, set against a matte black background. The deep absorption of light causes the flower to appear as though it is emerging from darkness. To me the rose is a symbol of love in its many forms-romantic, platonic, spiritual, self-directed, and restorative. Surrounded by darkness, the painting reflects the experience of encountering love in unexpected places.