I was lost in this painting in my studio on a stormy winter night when my mother took her last breath… it has been my companion, filled with love and light and the solemn truth of the fragility of our connection to the things we cherish… as I made this year’s angel ornaments, this image asked to be included…

Quiet gestured angel, simple halo of cut gold textile, collar and vestment of hand painted, layered linens, silks, laces and velvets, double dangle of champagne pearl rosary chain, and simple darkened heart medallion. Two layers of gild washed reclaimed wood with painted antique textile fragments and hand painted linen tie.

Art Image: Original Painting - Christina Ladas - Oils, charcoal, painted antique textile and lace fragments, vintage papers, hand stitchery, on antique linen.

Hand Made ~ One of a Kind

SIZE 3 1/2” X 9 3/4”