And Where Am I?

Description

And Where Am I? captures a moment of self-reflection, where the artist, suspended upside down by gravity boots between two dead Giant Sequoia stumps, reaches toward the earth. This self-portrait embodies the experience of being caught between past, present, and future, seeking grounding while grappling with life’s questions. Set against young redwoods, the figure’s gesture is both searching and defiant, leaning into gravity to find clarity. Nearby, a vulture perches on a redwood, glowing with copper and gold. This bird symbolizes life’s cycles of transformation and change—an invitation to either stay grounded or move forward. Below, in dark copper tones blending with the earth, the figure’s existential question is inscribed: “Ghost all around and death in the ground, Life in the sky… And where am I?” These words root the scene in deep contemplation, urging viewers to reflect on their place in the balance between past and future. The canvas, layered with pigments and ashes from past projects, carries its own story, like a diary of the artist’s reflections. And Where Am I? is part of the Magic Mood series, which uses magical realism to explore self-reflection, love, and transformation. This piece encapsulates the courage to choose life and growth amidst uncertainty and change.