THE FALLEN
Earth, Sky, and Fire
Oil on Canvas, 24" x 24" (NA)
I was driven to paint this by the horrors of September 11, 2001 and the images of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The twin towers are at the center of the canvas. On the right is a candy-colored building with an archway representing a sanctuary from the tragedies of war while the rugged stairway symbolizes the arduous struggle for peace.
The Fallen
Oil on Canvas, 18" x 24"
The mounting war casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan and the senseless deaths happening around the country are central to this piece. The multi-colored squares represent the tombs of those who died. The mass of yellow below the tombs depict flowers and candles. At the very bottom are the people who love, honor and remember "The Fallen".