"Blind Affluence"
The first piece in a series of four
 
Mixed media on canvas / sculpted plaster / gold leaf / currency / beads /
resin / fabric / flowers
12"x12"
2025
 
This compelling artwork, "Blind Affluence", is the inaugural piece in a four-part series exploring the complex tension between wealth, identity, and perception. A sculpted mask, its eyes veiled in radiant gold leaf, serves as a powerful symbol for the allure — and the profound blindness — of materialism. Surrounded by a dynamic tableau of money, jewels, and lush floral elements, the work challenges viewers to reflect on what lies beneath the surface of luxury.
 
It is a striking visual invitation to contemplate true value beyond the opulent display.