O Fortuna
(Title of a medieval Latin lyric
concerning the vagaries of fortune).
The book cover came from a convent
library, which prompted thoughts
on life decisions, and the question
of whether the key might imply
confinement or, alternatively,
unlock spiritual riches.
Encaustic book asemblage on
birch panel with hand lettering.
Book covers,watch parts,opals.
key, carnelian
9" x 9" x 2"

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