Mara Dreams the Sun and the Stars P08597-P00089 Back of the brooch has

Back of the brooch has a red and pink hue

with vanishing points on both sides bringing the patterns together

36tcw in diamonds complete the pattern at the bottom of the pieces

The artists accentuate the folk art sensibilities of the piece by retaining the carving marks and finishing it with layers of sanded milk paint

finished using stains and underglazes

Mara Dreams the Sun and the Stars P08597-P00089 Back of the brooch hasInspired by patterns and silhouettes from nature, this painting is an interplay of flowing lines and dynamic color. As if looking through a dense canopy of trees, the piece alludes to patterns of the universe referencing the sun, the stars and the natural patterns of leaves and foliage. Painted on fabric and mounted in a white oak float frame, it's signed on the front and ready to hang.