Gate of Life

20x24”
Oil on Canvas, framed.
2008

“ I am very fortunate to have an exceptional acupuncturist who lives in Belfast....During one treatment she needled a point and I felt a cleansing rush. I asked the name. Gate of Life, which goes to the very core of our existence on this plane, our life itself. It is a powerful point which accesses the gate where we emerge from the void with our essence, our constitution and our destiny. This point can help us reach our full potential and fulfil our destiny. And that is when this painting was born.”

To frame or not to frame: I have taken the answer to that question out of your hands. This painting is framed .

I design and make my own frames. All are ash, which I painted white. This frame is 2.25” deep, and adds a little over 2” to the width and height.

The frames are not interchangeable. Please feel free to email or call me, and I will be happy to answer any questions.

“For almost 2 years these paintings rose to the surface of my psyche , unbidden. They wanted to be painted, reflecting the connection of Spirit, Body, Mind, Heart and Soul. This series came through me, not from me. I was simply the vehicle. Go as deep as you want with them. I did...”