Carnival #5 (36 x 48 in.)

This series represents the many different hues of life, the struggle to break through societal and self-imposed chains, and the striving to reach new heights. 
Wooden panels were glued together to make the structure. Then metal chains and washers were glued to the panels and then primed. In this piece I use acrylics and explore optical illusion. The circles span the levels and planes of the wood and metal making them seem to be all the same surface from a distance. These pieces have additional interest when lit from different angles as the shadowing provides unique views.