Passer des Fruits 13
Oil (contains genuine Rhodonite, Turquoise*), inks, Swarovski crystals, hand made paper over linen
 
9 x 8"
 
Dark Energy, a repulsive force opposing gravity is not just in outer space. 
Friends leave and a wound appears. 
I spent time in this space as it emptied. 
If someone leaves a space behind in their wake, something has been taken. 
Although the space is a thing left behind. 
So if the wound is a space, 
and the space is a thing left behind by the wounding of a leaving, 
then perhaps the healing can be found in the embracement of the space. 
The space can be embraced. 
An inadvertent gift. A remedy. A wound killer.
 
Passer des Fruits series: I have been collecting titles of meaning since last year. This series is a departure from my usual practice of waiting for the painting, like a baby or beloved pet, to tell me their name. Instead of intuiting shape, then finding a title, I went the other way and let the title’s intent begin the work.
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* Healing properties of semi-precious stones
 
Amazonite | Soothes emotional trauma • Calms the brain and nervous system • Aids in maintaining optimum health • Balances masculine and feminine energies • Helps to see different points of view • Dispels negative energy, aggravation and blockages within the nervous system • Assists in manifesting universal love • Protects against electromagnetic pollution and absorbs microwaves
 
Calcite | Nurtures strength of spirit and energy •  Helps skeletal system • Promotes growth in strength and spirit • Activates Chakras • Spiritual stone prepares you to find your purpose • Highly cleansing • Clears out blockages, negative energy and accumulated junk on a spiritual level • Taps into hidden psychic abilities • Sharpens mind while keeping you balanced and serene
 
Hematite | Strengthens connection with the Earth •  Endows us with courage, endurance and vitality • "Stone for the mind" • Utilises magneticsof our yin-yang energies and balances the meridians  to stablize equilibrium between the ethereal and the physical nervous systems • Dissolves negativity and prevents absorbing negativity of others
 
Lapis Lazuli | Protection stone • Guards against psychic attacks • Releases stress and quickly brings deep peace • Nourishes  respiratory and nervous systems, cleanses organs • Encourages creativity • Immune system booster, purifies blood, lowers blood pressure, inflammation soother • Anti-depressant & sleep aid
 
Rhodonite | Heals emotional wounds • Shines in promoting unconditional love • Clears your heart of pain • Brings down restrictive barriers • Dismantles negative self-worth
 
Sedona | Neuro-stimulating red rocks enhance creative thinking 
 
Tiger's Eye & Burnt Tiger's Eye | Protection and good luck • Gives mental clarity, to resolve problems • Heals psychosomatic illnesses • Evaporates fear and anxiety
 
Turquoise | Purification stone • Dispels negative energy • Wear to protect from outside influences and pollutants in the atmosphere • Chakra balancing and alignment • Calms mood swings and brings inner calm • Excellent for depression and exhaustion • Prevents panic attacks