"Annabel Lee in the Sea Mist"

This framed glass-melted-over-clay relief sculpture evokes a profound sense of ethereal beauty, resonating with the imagined tranquility and melancholic grace suggested by the title "Annabel Lee in the Sea Mist," reminiscent of a Whistler-esque aesthetic. The translucent quality of the ( fractured) melted glass, layered over the subtle undulations of the clay relief, creates an illusion of depth and movement, much like mist shifting over water. The delicate interplay of blues, greens, and whites within the glass medium captures the elusive hues of a sea-shrouded environment, while the central, vaguely figural form seems to emerge from or recede into the watery expanse, embodying the spectral presence of Annabel Lee. The ornate frame, with its rich, aged gold tones and intricate detailing, serves as a fitting portal to this dreamlike scene, enhancing the artwork's evocative power and timeless appeal.