Torch VII coral The 18th century fragment originally

The 18th century fragment originally came from a church in Liguria

Both specimens naturally evolved together in this form and beautifully contrast with one another

19th century antique silver cut-out mirror made from an American metal tin ceiling tile

This is then placed over the surface to be painted

Torch VII coral The 18th century fragment originallySculptural canvas relief with a 17th century Italian Florence fragment titled "Torch VII" by Elena Rousseau. The sculpted canvas is molded together with fresco plaster, gesso, ash, green earth on board. The original 17th century Italian Florence fragment is molded into the sculptural canvas to create a dynamic relief sculpture. The Florence Flood body of work is similar to Rousseau's other known work but relies less on gilding and highlights instead