The Rings Project explores imagined celestial rings through mixed media art. I use texture, layered materials, and changing light to give each composition its own sense of movement.
Resin, mica, sand, paint, and grout contribute different qualities across the collection. Raised surfaces catch the light, while luminous details reveal another arrangement of shapes after dark.
Following the rings
A ring gives your eye a path to follow. In these works, that path becomes an invitation to look around, return to a detail, and discover how one form relates to another. The compositions suggest cosmic motion while leaving room for your own interpretation.
Rings on canvas
Explore six canvas works below. Where multiple lighting photographs are available, use the switches to compare them. Select any photograph to open it larger.
Rings 830.2023
18 × 24 inches. Mixed media, mica, and resin on canvas.
Rings 12.2016
11 × 14 inches. Mixed media, mica, and resin on canvas.
Rings 10.2016
11 × 14 inches. Mixed media, mica, and resin on canvas.
Rings 1.2018
16 × 20 inches. Mixed media on canvas.
Rings 2.2018
10 × 10 inches. Mixed media, mica, and resin on canvas.
Rings 3.2018
10 × 10 inches. Mixed media, mica, and resin on canvas.
Rings on wood
These three works continue the project on wood. Their smaller formats offer another way to explore the relationship between surface, shape, and light.
Rings 4.2018
8 × 10 inches. Mixed media, resin, and mica on wood.
Another photograph
Rings 40.2017
11 × 14 inches. Mixed media, resin, and mica on wood.
Rings 25.2023
6 × 8 inches. Mixed media, resin, and mica on wood.
One composition, changing light
The light photographs show the color and surface of each work. Blacklight photographs show its response to ultraviolet illumination, while the glow photographs capture its luminous details in darkness. Comparing the views makes it easier to notice where your attention shifts.
Some pieces have a single photograph here. They remain part of the collection, with their available view presented alongside the other works.
Stay curious
The Rings Project is part of my wider exploration of cosmic imagery and tactile art. Spend a little time with the shapes, compare the photographs, and see which world draws you back.
For questions about a work, its materials, or care, contact me with its title. Follow the instructions for the individual piece before exploring its surface by touch.