"Power without love is reckless and abusive." — Martin Luther King Jr. 
 
The gold represents the divine, its essence love. It flares at the figure's feet and she holds a universe of it in her hands. The divine flows through her body, supporting who she is. The fire of power is within the figure, with the expression of that power in turquoise surrounding her. 
 
Oil and gold leaf on canvas.
48" x 72"