Oil and charcoal on canvas

58” x 42”

2020

"La Fortuna Exits Tower" combines the mythological female goddess of fate and good fortune with the Tarot concepts encapsulating "The Tower" card. The goddess, La Fortuna, holds her typical cornucopia, overflowing with crystals and water, blessing the earth with purity, nourishment and healing. She has victoriously escaped from the Tower, relieved from unforeseen traumatic events, destruction, fire, terror, instability and suffering that the card itself embodies.

The Tree of knowledge, also known as the "shadow" to the tree of life, cuts through the center of the painting, reminding the audience that there must be a balance for a distinction between good and evil. This victorious escape is accompanied by colored doves in flight next to a large sun, representing energizing peace and freedom to come. The image resonates with our current world crisis, and using our strong mentality to overcome the terrors it possesses to humanity.