Willow Tree Signature 27370 Starry Night Nativity Box, Resin

Starry night nativity challenged me to tell a story and engage the viewer in a small space. All the figures are carved in bas relief within an 8 in box that opens up as a triptych and reveals a starry night encircling an intimate scene. My use of deep gradated blues and sparkly gold is a jewel-like reference to historical objects of art. I embellished the surfaces with gold dots symbolizing light or energy, hope inner strength. Gold connotes preciousness and enduring value and I wanted this to be a special piece, that would be kept for a long time or possibly handed down within families. The outside doors reflect nature and the cycles of life regeneration, renewal, rebirth. These themes influence everything I make, Susan Lordi. Starry night nativity can be displayed year round, with as much visual interest when doors are closed as when opened. The piece can be hung on a wall or sit on a mantel or table. Hinged doors open flat or at an angle.