Je’

Completed August 23, 2022. It’s signed. It has real gold leafing. It is 11 x 14 in. Portrait. The title is – Je’

This painting was on display at my Casa E since painting it. It is now May 16th, 2023. I have to chart my findings.

This painting was especially close to the staff bathroom and other mental health type displays on the wall. It blended in nicely. I suffered GERD. I brought this painting to my room.

The first thing I needed to do was to remove the work from the frame. It was a very tight fit in the frame; there was compression on the painting. It needs a professional frame; a loose fit.  My right hand ring finger felt numb.

There is a very small amount of adhesive used for the Gold Leafing. That glue came with a Prop 65 warning. But since I used a tiny amount I didn’t think it would be a problem. I didn’t keep the adhesive. This painting might not be appropriate as it may cause GERD from a tiny amount of adhesive for the Gold Leafing.

What could we do with a painting that is a “No?” Well, we could send it to France or we could give it to an Architect.

George experienced GERD. He defended his will valiantly. But when he discovered the painting was a problem he acted against it. George subtracted the Je’ painting. July 13th, 2024 was the last day of existence. I don’t get many paintings. This one was beautiful. We could have been more constructive.

I am suffering a loss.