The Falling, The Rising

Oil, ink, earth and paper on buried canvas
48 × 36 inches
2025

“Filice often buries her works inviting alchemical accidents to alter her weathered and crusty surface. With “The Falling, The Rising, 2024”, she not only buries the work but also incorporates earth as a pigment. Wholly abstract, it appears like an aerial view from space as well as a fragmented piece of concrete with an embedded red-hot ember. Filice’s penchant for paper is notable as its porous surface allows her to cut, tear, abrade and fold, eventually building up (along with stucco) to a three-dimensional surface.” —Nancy Kay Turner, Artist and Critic

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The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle) NFS

Ink, oil, mica, paper on canvas
88’ x 24”
2023

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The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

As installed in M.David & Co. as part of the Yellow Chair Salon “Summer Invitational” 2023
Forest Installation

The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

This artwork (a scroll of sorts), represents a significant milestone in my artistic journey. It is a monumental piece, spanning a width of 88 feet (26.8 meters) and comprising 19 intricately crafted passages. The creation of this work required a dedicated commitment of nearly six months. Through this expansive work, my intention was to articulate my deep reverence for the forestal environment, in particular the centuries-old trees, and moreover the vast expanse of the Universe. The work stands as a tribute, offering a transcendent gateway to a realm beyond our current understanding—intricately interwoven within an unfathomable network. Learn more here
Passage One
Passage One

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Two
Passage Two

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Three
Passage Three

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Six
Passage Six

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Four
Passage Four

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Five
Passage Five

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Seven
Passage Seven

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Eight
Passage Eight

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Nine
Passage Nine

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Ten
Passage Ten

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Eleven
Passage Eleven

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Twelve
Passage Twelve

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Thirteen
Passage Thirteen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Fourteen
Passage Fourteen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Fifteen
Passage Fifteen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Sixteen
Passage Sixteen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Seventeen
Passage Seventeen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Eighteen
Passage Eighteen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

Passage Nineteen
Passage Nineteen

of Nineteen Passages.
The Secret Language of the Forest (as written by the jewel beetle)

One Thousand Lifetimes Away From Yesterday

60”h x 108”w
Oil on canvas
2023
Available

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The Edge of Heaven

Ink and oil on raw canvas
Estimated stretched size 64 x 36

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You Took Back The Moon

Ink and oil on canvas
44”h x 72”w
2023
Signed in verso

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No Way Down

67” x 46”
Oil and ink on raw canvas
2023

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Dancing Under The Blue Moon

Ink and oil on canvas
27”h x 28”w
2023
Signed in verso

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Promises Promises

Ink, oil and marker on Stonehenge oil paper
24” x 18”
Signed in verso
Archival Framed 30.5” x 25”
2023

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Don’t Forget to Kiss Me Goodbye (Sold)

Oil on canvas
48” x 36” 2022

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The Memory of the Tallest Sugar Pine

Oil on canvas
53” x 55”
2022

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Listen I Have A Story To Tell You

Oil on canvas
25” x 45”
2022

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I Wish You Were Here

Oil on canvas
20”h x 20”w x2”d
Signed in verso
2024

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I Wish You Were Here (No. 2)

Oil on canvas
60 x 36 x 1.5 in
2024
Gallery wrapped
2024

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Echos In The Ether

Ink on canvas
48” x 60”
Gallery wrapped
Signed in verso
2023

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Premonitions

Ink and oil on canvas
72” x 48”
2023

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Gold Country

Ink and 24k gold on canvas
36” x 60”
Gallery wrap
Signed in verso
2023

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Every Dog Has Its Day

Ink and oil on canvas
72” x 46”
2023

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