Ice, A Still Life presents an immersive exploration of texture and atmosphere, inviting viewers to engage with its layered complexity and understated palette. This abstract composition balances delicate tones of pale cream, soft gray, and white with striking accents of deep cobalt blue, creating a dynamic interplay that resonates beneath the surface. The work’s horizontal bands of dusty pink and muted blue-gray frame the central textured core, enhancing its sense of depth and quiet movement.

Crafted through an intricate process involving Fresco substrate, Asian papers, and encaustic wax paint, the piece reveals a tactile richness that encourages close examination. The textured surface, marked by subtle indentations and layered pigments, evokes the raw power and shifting moods of the northern seas, echoing a profound connection to the natural world. The result is an artwork that is both grounded and transcendent—an atmospheric study that captures the essence of fleeting moments and enduring forces with refined sensitivity and thoughtful composition.