The Magic of Gold
Visions in gold and colorArt
The Magic of Gold
There is something mystical about the reflection of light in gold, ever-changing and ephemeral. The paintings take on a different aspect in the dim light of nighttime shining there were they are more discrete in daylight. They also change with the angle of the viewer’s perspective as one moves around the room. These reflections of gold subtly transform as the sunlight shifts in an ever changing atmosphere. It is no wonder that the Incas thought gold to be the sweat of Inti, the sun god, nor is it surprising that gold has been used to visually enhance humanity’s most revered spiritual texts and icons throughout history. Gold is said to represent the inherent light and divinity of the words giving them a shimmering allure and an oddly timeless feel.
Stardust
And what of the origins of the creation of gold? In my series “Radiance” and “Effulgence” with the marriage of gold and color I voyage in my imagination embracing the radiance of celestial bodies. Somewhere in the depths of space dense neutron stars spiral into each other in grand explosions providing the conditions for the production of gold! Yet another reminder that we are made of star dust.
“We are stardust brought to life, then empowered by the universe to figure itself out – and we have only just begun.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson
“We are stardust, we are golden.”
Joni Mitchell
“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.”
Paulo Coelho
Gold in the Arts
For centuries, artists and artisans have turned to gold leaf to make their creations shine. Found in everything from antique artifacts to modern masterpieces, shimmering gold accents can add an ethereal touch to any work of art. Read more
Beauty working with Gold
Today, many contemporary designers use gold leaf in their work. Gold leaf is not only a more versatile alternative to solid gold, it is also celebrated for its ability to accentuate colors and shapes with luminous details. Read more
What is Gold Leaf?
Gold leaf is solid gold that has been hammered into thin sheets of gold. This process is called gold beating and the technique of using gold leaf to decorate a surface is called gilding. Read more
Effulgence
Inspired by the circular nature of radiance, an inkling of the devine
Radiance
The radiance of celestial bodies with the marriage of gold and color
Convergence
Series base on the Mandala, the journey through the cycles of birth-life-death