Inspired by a photograph taken at the shoreline in Madison, and the dusk hour made the sand, shells and rocks glow this warm, magical pink color.

A theme of my art is including metallic gold in many of my pieces. I love the flicker of shine you get at various angles, and on a more personal level, it’s my nod to the art of kintsugi.

Kitsugi (translates to “golden joinery”) is “the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum…As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.” (Wikipedia)

When I learned about this art form, it was shortly after experiencing my pregnancy loss, and I felt connected to the idea immediately. Though I’m not mending pottery myself, the use of gold paint in my art signifies healing, repair, embracing imperfections, and shedding light on my “broken pieces” that are part of what makes me a whole person.

This piece is finished with a gloss varnish to protect the painting and preserve its vibrancy. It is unframed, so you can choose what kind of matte and frame will work best for your space. The painting will arrive signed and dated, along with a certificate of authenticity.

Please allow 5-10 business days for packing and shipping. Local delivery is available in Hartford County, CT, or select free pickup at checkout at my studio in Newington, CT. Contact me for more info at hello@shannon-sorensen.com.

A portion of sales from this painting (or prints sold) will go towards coastal preservation and resilience projects to protect the sea and its ecosystems:

Duxbury Beach Preservation, Duxbury, MA

New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance