Ink, Water Gold

These began as ink and watercolor journal entries while spending a very healing time in St. John, USVI and Long Island, Bahamas. I could not stop making them when I got home and they’ve developed to become more textured and layered. Included to the process now are gold/copper leaf, rice paper, resin on a 5x7/4x6 hardboard. Some are made individually, others in small groups and the larger pieces are mounted to an unstretched canvas. After two years of delving deep in political expression with my work, I welcomed the playfulness of these patinated pieces. "Ink Water Gold" is a textured assemblage featuring vibrant turquoise hues and intricate patterns. The composition is made up of multiple square panels arranged in a grid, each displaying unique geometric cut-outs, embossed designs, and raised grids. The worn look adds character and depth, suggesting a sense of decay or intentional distressing. The monochromatic color scheme and array of textures provide a rich, tactile experience, evoking a feeling of weathered beauty and repetition.