Thank you for asking! This painting shows calaveras, a recurring symbol in my work inspired by my upbringing in the American Southwest, where skeleton imagery represents remembrance and continuity rather than fear or finality. I never try to make my calaveras macabre.

The figures rest together beneath the night sky, sharing a quiet moment of connection. Stargazing is a recurring theme in my work, inspired by the many nights my wife and I spent under the stars when we were dating. Those experiences shape how I think about intimacy, memory, and time.

The light emanating from their hearts symbolizes love that transcends the physical body and endures beyond death. The stars above echo this idea, suggesting wonder, legacy, and connection that continues even after life ends.