Momento Mori

Memento Mori is a captivating abstract painting completed in 2024 that delves into themes of impermanence and transformation through vivid colors and shapes. Crafted with acrylic, oil pastels, colored pencil, and sandbox sand on canvas, the artwork measures 48" x 36" x 2". The blue, streaking hues evoke melting glaciers, symbolizing both environmental and personal ephemerality, while abstract forms resembling delicate, falling cherry blossom petals remind us of life's fleeting beauty. Metaphorically, the painting mirrors the human condition, urging viewers to confront buried emotions and embrace vulnerability. This piece stands as a profound reminder of mortality and the transient nature of existence, inviting contemplation upon the ephemeral aspects of life.