Amid the backdrop of a world thrust into solitude by the unforgiving grip of fear and confusion of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found solace in the realm of creativity, resulting in this meditation on life, death, and the timeless present. "Temporal Reflections: Memento Mori" is a 60" x 40" painting that delves into the intricate dance of mortality and existence, born from the unique circumstances of its time. One skull looks back, stuck in the mire of regret. The other is fixated on the future and the anxiety of unknowing. Both are dead to the present and the piece beckons us to the moment.

At the core lies a compelling juxtaposition—a pair of intricately rendered skulls. One gazes resolutely to the left, the other to the right, forming a striking visual metaphor for the dichotomy of past and future. These skulls, inspired by the Renaissance masters, are a gateway to contemplation, forged during a period when the world grappled with its own vulnerability.

Inscribed upon the canvas in gold metallic paint is the poignant Latin phrase "Memento Mori," a call to remember our own mortality. This ancient reminder echoes through time, inviting viewers to reflect on their place in the grand tapestry of existence during a period when thoughts of life and death were especially poignant.

The use of shimmering turquoise metallic paint adds an ethereal dimension to the composition, emphasizing the preciousness of each moment and the profound beauty that can be found even in the contemplation of life's transience, a message all the more potent in the face of a global pandemic.

"Temporal Reflections: Memento Mori" stands as a testament to resilience and the ability to find beauty and meaning during the most challenging of times. It beckons viewers to stand in the present, in the nexus between past and future, where they can discover the depth of existence and the legacy of a life well-lived, even in the midst of adversity.

This version "Temporal Reflections" is embellished by floral arrangements that Weinberg composited onto the piece in 2023 at the surge of Artificial Intelligence making an enormous impact in the art world. Always one to adopt technology, Weinberg chose to fuse his talents with his traditional painting skills. The flowers were all created with Midjourney and then composited into the final piece.