Provence - 24.8" x 24.8" x .5" Acrylic on Wood - 2025

Provence radiates a gentle joy—the kind found in the quiet rhythms of the French countryside, where time slows, and the beauty of nature is savored. Inspired by the golden fields, sun-drenched cottages, and lavender-scented breeze of southern France, this mandala is both a celebration and an invitation: to pause, to breathe, and to let color transport you. At its center blooms a radiant golden sunflower, symbolizing vitality, warmth, and light. From this heart, layers of soft pinks, mellow yellows, and sky blues spiral outward in soothing harmony, mirroring the sun-washed villages and rolling landscapes of the region. The palette echoes the faded shutters of old stone homes, the dusty warmth of olive groves, and the delicate hues of market bouquets freshly gathered at dawn. Each petal and curve reflects the natural elegance of Provence—a place where simplicity is elevated to beauty, and beauty is rooted in the earth. Subtle dotwork and botanical flourishes weave throughout the design like stitched embroidery or hand-painted ceramics, grounding the piece in both tradition and artistry. Provence is part of the Global Series, a collection that transforms cultural landscapes into meditative visual form. This piece, in particular, carries a sunlit optimism—a quiet but unmistakable joy that uplifts any space it inhabits. It is a tribute to nature’s palette, to the golden hour, and to the everyday poetry found in light, color, and place.