Kermes is a red dye derived from the dried bodies of the females of a scale insect in the genus Kermes, primarily Kermes vermilio.
Kermes is a return to the creative fire, energy. In the works are mysterious red balls of fire and just like women, the color red is misinterpreted to symbolize anger, when it can mean so many things, life’s blood, fire, warmth, love, heart, etc...