the Zen series
monotype collage | works on paper
The inspiration behind this series came to me as a culmination of travels to Bali and Tokyo on a combined trip which proved to be a study in contrasts, both literally and figuratively. The color palette formulated in my mind and was brought on by the soft and soothing colors of the gentle, peaceful side of northeastern Bali. The daily offerings left for the gods along my path each day gave me the idea of small compositions made entirely of found objects. From Tokyo, the clean lines -- ever-futuristic yet simultaneously ancient zen-like -- formulas for classic beauty and timelessness.
In these pieces, paint is combined with collaged magazine scraps and gold-leafed paper.
