Flora of the Fertile Mind – Fig. 2a – 2026

Encaustic, paper, ink, graphite transfer, LED lights, motion sensor, and metal corners on polycarbonate and cradled panel.

Wired for hanging. Dimensions are 12” x 12” x 2 11/16” deep.

~ This piece is on exhibition at Soulard Art Gallery, in St. Louis, MO, from August 21 through September 25, 2026. Purchase is available directly through me. ~
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Flora of the Fertile Mind explores the landscape of the human brain. This work draws conceptual parallels between neural systems and botanical growth, echoing the real-time activation of brain regions through light.

Motion sensors trigger lighting to display hidden imagery of abstracted nerve-like drawings behind the foreground of encaustic painting on polycarbonate panels.
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(One image shows the unlit piece next to the piece that is lit by the motion sensor.)

This piece will require proximity to an electrical outlet and is sold with the motion sensor and plug.

*** It’s NOT advisable to remove the motion sensor to light the piece continuously for more than a brief period of time. Constant lighting results in a build up of heat inside the panel, which could warp and damage the surface art. It’s also easy to disconnect the motion sensor for times when you wish to not have the sensor trigger the backlight.
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SHIPPING IS ADDITIONAL, through FedEx or UPS. A tracking number will be sent to you when the package is in the hands of the shipping company. Contact me for a shipping estimate before purchasing.

Free local delivery within 30 miles of my suburban St. Louis, Missouri studio. Please contact me to purchase and arrange local delivery.

*** Gallery images are for reference only. This listing is for only the Flora of the Fertile Mind — Fig. 1a piece.