The Oppenheimer Project brings together portraiture, abstract canvases, and a sculptural lamp. Across the collection, mixed media and changing light explore the tension between making something extraordinary and confronting its consequences.

In this series, light takes on an unsettling role. It draws the eye, then leaves us with the question at the end of the collection: What Have I Done?

Art, light, and consequence

I bring resin, mica, and steampunk elements into this collection. Its textured surfaces and luminous effects give viewers different ways to encounter the work. Compare the photographs below to see how each piece changes with the lighting.

The portrait

Self-Portrait of Oppenheimer

24 × 36 inches. Mixed media, resin, and mica on canvas.

“Self-Portrait of Oppenheimer” is the artwork’s title. This is my portrayal of Oppenheimer.

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In the light Glowing

The Trinity works

Oppenheimer Trinity 1

16 × 20 inches. Mixed media, resin, and mica on canvas.

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In the light Glowing

Oppenheimer Trinity 3

16 × 20 inches. Mixed media, resin, and mica on canvas.

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In the light Glowing

Oppenheimer Trinity 2

Mixed media lamp.

A sculptural form brings the collection into an object with its own source of light.

What Have I Done?

11 × 14 inches. Acrylic paint on canvas.

The title leaves a question hanging over the collection. What happens when the act of creation carries consequences that cannot be taken back?

Look again when the light changes

The paired photographs show the same artwork in different lighting conditions. The lamp has its own separate views, and the acrylic painting is shown as a single image. Each piece belongs here, whether or not a glow photograph is available.

For questions about an individual work, contact me with its title. You can also explore the wider portfolios or read the care guide below.