Skin Of the Dragon | AVAILABLE

Born from a moment of experimentation, “Skin of the Dragon” marks a daring expansion in Isabella Empey’s practice, where curiosity gave way to discovery. The piece, formed from handmade alcohol ink infused with mica powders, layers rich purples and pinks into a textured tapestry. Sealed beneath a resin coat, the surface reflects both depth and transformation, like the shedding of a dragon’s skin.

As with the mythical creature, this painting evokes the process of becoming—where the unknown invites growth. Empey’s layers reveal the beauty in shedding past forms, echoing the idea that transformation is rarely planned, but always vital. The resin’s reflective surface invites the viewer to see themselves in this evolving narrative. where every layer, like every phase of life; adds to the story of becoming something new.

The addition of resin, sealing the transformation, became a pivotal moment for Empey. The reflective depth it created didn’t just complete “Skin of the Dragon,” but also ignited the inspiration for Empey’s upcoming collection, “Plains.” In resin, she found a horizon line—one that blurs the boundary between what is solid and what is illusory. This interplay of reflection and depth will guide “Plains,” a series that will explore vast emotional landscapes—where stillness, reflection, and the horizon between choice and transformation are captured. Thus, “Skin of the Dragon” not only encapsulates metamorphosis but opens a new chapter, where resin’s sheen becomes the mirror of future horizons.