Lava Token

Lava Token, 2024

Acrylic on canvas

23.62 in diameter (60 cm diameter)

G/S-R.1.2.24TKS

“Lava Token” represents the transformative power of the Earth within the symbolic currency of the TOKENS series. Set against a metallic reddish-brown background, intricate compositions of metallic gold and silver dots and lines evoke the movement of molten rock and the geological forces that continuously reshape our planet.

The use of precious metallic colors, traditionally associated with wealth, contrasts with the work’s underlying message: that the true value of the Earth lies in its capacity to create, transform, and sustain life. The circular format reinforces the cyclical nature of geological processes, where destruction and creation coexist as essential stages of renewal.

Through this interplay of color, geometry, and symbolism, the work invites reflection on the immense forces beneath the Earth’s surface and the natural processes that shape the world we inhabit.