12x16", mixed media collage

This striking collage captures the delicate beauty of white blossoms set against a vibrant, fiery backdrop. Layers of textured orange, yellow, and red create an almost molten atmosphere, suggesting warmth, energy, and transformation. The blossoms, carefully composed from painted papers with subtle shading, bloom from dark branches that cut boldly across the composition. Their crisp petals and handwritten-leaf details contrast with the glowing, fractured background, emphasizing both fragility and resilience. Blossoms in Firelight invites the viewer to consider the tension between fleeting natural beauty and the enduring forces of change that surround it.