This is part of a series called Lost and Found Angels. It's inspired in part by the carved wooden angels that reside in an old church in my city. An original Spanish mission, the church is nick named the White Dove of the Desert. I've visited there since childhood. In the church there are frescoes of angels painted on the ceilings. Carved angels and saints are suspended form the walls. Much of the artwork has been damaged over time and although beautiful restorations have been done it still a bit weathered inside. I've always found this particular church to be a place of mystery and sanctuary. Whenever I visit I leave with a renewed sense of hope.

All of the pieces in the series are made from carved fallen aspen wood, found, re-purposed and reclaimed materials. The aspen wood was gathered in the mountains of northern Arizona and New Mexico. The wings are made from antique ceiling tin. There is an antique bit of Mexican silver nailed in the center of the body and a Mexican milagro nailed in the heart. The delicate leaf pattern on the body is painted with acrylic. The piece is coated with wax to protect it. There is a hook on the back for hanging. This is a one of a kind, original artwork and is signed on the back.

Size: 18.5" x 19" x 1"
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