Heartwood Shield is a one-of-a-kind acrylic on wood work by Usha Lamat, created as both a physical shield and an energetically charged art piece. Rather than forcing the material into a conventional shape, the artist works with the natural form of the wood, allowing its curves, grain, and character to remain part of the final presence of the piece.

The composition radiates outward through layered bands of blue, gold, yellow, pink, and white, drawing attention to the heart-like silhouette created by the wood itself. Feathered inner forms and luminous circular movement give the piece a sense of protection, emergence, and living energy. Because of its natural contour and handcrafted surface, the shield feels deeply connected to earth, growth, and transformation.

Set among leaves and stone, the piece reflects a strong relationship to the natural world and to the raw individuality of found material. As part of the Sacred Sedona Art collection, Heartwood Shield expresses Usha Lamat’s hands-on creative process and energetic approach to making. This is an original work created not only as visual art, but as a charged object of presence, intention, and connection.

Artist Note:
Each shield by Usha Lamat is created by hand as a physical art piece and intentionally charged with energy, making every work both a visual expression and a ceremonial object.