The holidays have us feeling very sparkly over here at Curious, and these stunning pieces by mixed media artist Jill Ricci are just what the doctor ordered. In her own words, “one of the most arresting visuals for me is an old wall layered with papers, graffiti and text—our modern hieroglyphics. I try to re-create this beauty in my work, the layers of time and decay are what interest me. I hope that the person viewing my work will linger, trying to discover hidden imagery and text and depending on their life experience, find their own meaning or interpretation.”

images by Jill Ricci, found via Pinterest