Geode Garden - 24 x 36

The background, split between a solid, stark black, and a bright, stark white makes the intricate, flowing structure of the plant stand out powerfully.  Defined by fluid movement, the paint appears to be flowing outward from a central stem, giving the leaves a natural, organic look. 

The bright gold is like a concentrated burst of solar energy or molten metal flowing through the cool, monochromatic grays, suggesting the plant is infused with a hidden, powerful life force—the inspiration referred to in the title—that animates the ghostly structure.  This abstraction enhances the otherworldly, sculptural quality of the subject.

The overall effect is like watching an invisible process—the flow of life, growth, or inspiration—made momentarily visible in a swirling medium of smoke, moonlight, and gold.