Root Signal

This charming fused glass artwork presents a whimsical representation of nature in a compact, square format. A sprightly green plant spreads its leaves in a relaxed, star-like pattern, centered by a singular bead of cobalt blue, hinting at a flower’s intricate middle. Below this focal point dangles a playful string of alternating yellow and white stripes, reminiscent of a lively stamen, finished with gentle white dots that could be mistaken for delicate seeds ready to take flight on the breeze. The background is a tapestry of natural hues—a gradient of forest greens, a sliver of dawn yellow, and a comforting corner of earthy brown—conjuring a feeling of a serene landscape captured in time within the solid tranquility of glass.

ARTIST: Nancy Dillingham Marks