Convocation, 2023, mixed media, 18 x 12 in. / 45.72 x 30.48 cm.

Convocation, Cheryl Richey, 2023, mixed media, 18 x 12 in. / 45.72 x 30.48 cm.

driftwood, jawbone, skull, botanicals, acrylic on pane

An assemblage from salvaged driftwood, bones, and other detritus. Each element is prepared (painting, filling, carving) to honor its distinctive qualities and then interconnected to achieve a rapprochement. The final calligraphic-like compositions invite contemplation.