Another Reason

48 in x 60in, oil, acrylic, ink and graphite on canvas

* Awarded Juror’s Choice in 2026 Winter Juried Exhibit

Layers of paint construct planes symbolizing our past, present, and future. The recurring motif of threes: a trio of butterflies, a 3-cent stamp, and three realms of nature each serve as a visual allegory, urging contemplation on the impact of our human actions through time. The eastern swallowtail butterflies command attention, not merely as delicate creatures but among the most endangered and traded worldwide. A significant parallel lies between the butterfly’s precarious existence and the romantic era symbolized by the 3-cent stamp. Within this visual narrative, the bluebird emerges as a poignant emblem, bridging the realms of the living and the departed. A symbol of lives past, its presence creates a connection with those who have left this earth. Each brushstroke of time, invites contemplation between the delicate interplay of nature’s fragility caused by humans.