Sun I

Sun I is a small gilded painting in which the folded crane gently carries a Eurasian jay feather in its beak. Set against a luminous 23.7k gold leaf ground, the work holds a quiet sense of offering, as if something vivid, rare and wild has been found and carefully brought close. The gesture feels tender, attentive and full of presence.

Part of the Golden Medallions series, this piece continues recent themes of identity, encounter and quiet transformation. Though intimate in scale, Sun I carries a jewel-like presence, inviting close looking and rewarding attention with delicate detail, refined light and quiet symbolism.

Painted in oil on a round bamboo panel of 10 cm diameter and set in a solid oak tray frame with a black-painted inner edge, the work has an outer frame size of 14 × 14 cm. Finished and ready to hang.

Pairs beautifully with Moon I.