Archangel Michael

$150.00

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Ronda Szymanski

Ronda Szymanski is a conscious‑creativity artist whose work is rooted in transformation—both in material and in spirit. Her artistic journey began more than fifteen years ago with collage, where she discovered the joy of turning discarded scraps into vibrant, meaningful compositions. This “trash‑to‑treasure” philosophy became a defining part of her creative identity, revealing how beauty and possibility can emerge from what has been overlooked. What started as a playful exploration of repurposed materials has grown into a rich mixed‑media practice that continues to honor reinvention, resilience, and the magic of making something new from what once seemed unusable.

In 2022, Ronda’s work expanded into neuroaesthetic and neurographic art as she began exploring healing, curiosity, and the brain’s remarkable ability to change. Her art now reflects the flow, rhythm, and emotional landscapes of the nervous system. Through intuitive mark‑making, somatic awareness, and meditative creative processes, she creates pieces that invite viewers to slow down, reconnect, and feel. The principles of neuroplasticity—our brain’s capacity to grow, reorganize, and adapt—serve as both scientific foundation and metaphor. In her studio, this science becomes tactile as new neural pathways take form through color, line, and layered texture.

Ronda’s work is expressive, restorative, and deeply human. It captures the energy of optimism and hope that guides her creative practice and her commitment to community. Inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the participants she serves through neuroarts workshops, she encourages viewers to trust their creative instincts, embrace transformation, and recognize the quiet beauty of continual becoming.

Description

This 8×10 in. paper collage on wood by Ronda Szymanski offers a deeply intentional and reverent interpretation of Archangel Michael, blending sacred iconography with Ronda’s signature philosophy of conscious creativity. Built from textured fragments, luminous color, and intuitive composition, the piece radiates strength, clarity, and spiritual protection.

Michael stands centered and steadfast, his halo glowing with quiet authority, his wings dark and grounding—an anchoring presence amid the layered earth‑toned background. The patchwork face, assembled from varied cut‑outs, reflects Ronda’s belief that identity, divinity, and inner truth are revealed through many layers of experience. His garments, rich in warm oranges, reds, and blues, carry symbolic warmth and courage, echoing the artist’s commitment to creating from intention, emotional awareness, and mindful connection.

The staff and patterned emblem he holds serve as visual metaphors for guidance and guardianship, while the embedded text—phrases like “a new life and a new vision”—invites viewers into transformation. Every piece of paper, every contour, every color choice is placed with purpose, reflecting Ronda’s reverent approach to art as a spiritual practice: a way of listening, honoring, and awakening.

With its blend of devotion, protection, and intuitive artistry, Archangel Michael becomes both a visual blessing and a contemplative companion—an artwork that encourages viewers to stand grounded, guided, and open to renewal.