An informal definition of the term “wallflower” is a person who is shy or awkward at a party or who is standing alone on the periphery of the activities. They may appear to themselves or others as simple or plain with no interesting features. This is, of course, untrue as everyone has complexity and beauty.

“Wall Flower Alpha” begins as a simple square that is then modified by an equally simple square rotated by 45°. This octagram then nests inside of itself for several layers.

This piece highlights how simple geometry can produce depth and complexity in overlapping curves spiraling into eternity. Just like the human version.

“Wall Flower Alpha” is made of 15 sheets, each individually painted, of nested octagrams, or 8-pointed stars.

“Wall Flower” mounts directly on the wall giving dimensionality to a space usually reserved for flat art. Alpha refers to the fact that this is the first of many Wall Flowers to come.

This piece is 21.5 inches high, 21.5 inches wide, and 4 inches thick.