Magnetite

17” x 12”

oil on canvas

2024

“In every human being there are certain minerals that have magnetic properties…in the tissues of the pineal gland, biologists have discovered a ferrous chemical known as magnetite. This mineral has been proposed as a key in linking electromagnetic activity to cellular function. The fact that it has also been found in most animals suggests all creatures have a built-in magnetic guidance system that keeps them in alignment with wider rhythms.”

Magnetite is a common iron mineral with magnetic properties that has been used for navigation and compasses.