07/20/2026
“Icon of Reverence”
Oil on canvas
30”x40”
Rendered in expressive oils and luminous gold leaf, the mountain lion is presented not simply as wildlife, but as an icon of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from the visual language of sacred paintings, the work invites reverence for nature itself. The gold does not glorify the animal as a trophy—it honors the enduring spirit, quiet intelligence, and inherent dignity that exist beyond humanity. The painting asks whether the wild, too, can be considered sacred.
