Rebirth

The Left side panel is named “Foundations” and the middle panel is “Eclipse.” The entire three painting triptych symbolizes the different stages in the life of Freemasonry. These are represented by the legendary origins, the periods of transitional realities and last, the prospective future. This optimistic artwork was prominently exhibited for eight years at the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library & Museum of the Grand Lodge of New York. Images of this exhibit are below.

In “Rebirth,” I show civilization being rebuilt after it had been self-destroyed by centuries of neglect and wrongdoing. At the bottom and amidst the ruins is Master Craftsman Hiram Abiff alongside King Solomon, who like Noah before him, releases a dove out into the future to determine if the time to start building is near. Underneath the winding staircase stands a woman carrying the scales of justice. She is voluptuous, as is truth.