This monumental, large-scale artwork captures the precise, luminous moment of transition that precedes profound change—a signature theme in the artist's work. Set in a beloved landscape at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, the scene is a dramatic duality: the foliage explodes in expressive gold and fiery amber, reflecting a spirit rising with emotional intensity.

The juxtaposition of this luminous, blazing tree against the immense darkness of the approaching night transforms the familiar scene into an immersive spiritual landscape. The soft speckles of light scattered across the dark background suggest the spirit's quiet ascension and the enduring presence of past moments in the vast, cosmic plane. This piece is a profound meditation on hope and contrast, revealing the deepest emotional truths just before the storm.

The hand-applied cold wax medium enhances the work's texture, giving this powerful vision a tactile, museum-quality presence suitable for a statement wall.

Note on Medium: This artwork is an archival pigment print finished with a hand-applied cold wax medium, which acts as a protective layer and allows the texture and quality of the finished surface to be viewed without glass.