NOTHING COMPARES 2 U 30"x40" contemporary art like it takes a certain

like it takes a certain kind of resilience for buds to push through bark

It's a tribute not just to Sinead

sound and reactive materials are illuminated and altered by light

This painting is #2 of the pair and it was inspired by the song written by Otis Redding

NOTHING COMPARES 2 U 30"x40" contemporary art like it takes a certainThis painting was created with "Nothing Compares 2U" playing on repeat for two days straight, after the passing of Sinead O'Connor. Her voice raw, magical, unforgettable, and those devastating lyrics echoed in my head, stirring something deep and unshakable. This piece carries the weight of heartbreak. The deep browns and earthy tones anchor the work, reminding us how grief and loss can bring us to our knees, pressing us back into the ground, back