Mixed Media

36 x 36 x 1.5 in. (91.4 × 91.4 × 3.8 cm)

This painting of Wolf-Rayet star, an astronomical marvel, is situated 15,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius. It was the captivating image captured by the James Webb Hubble Telescope of the star in its last stages of life, shedding its outer layer, creating vast halos of gas and dust that inspired this painting. This stellar titan, in its final act, is ejecting a significant quantity of mass into space, giving rise to a striking nebula that one can only image is now dancing through the cosmos. As it approaches the twilight of its existence, the Wolf-Rayet star serves as a potent reminder to earthlings: it is never too late to shed that which does not serve you. Just as this magnificent star discards its worn layers, we too can let go of what is weighting us down and embace the journey of self transformation with a clear consciousness and open heart.