Five by Five
Paper collage and graphite on paper.
This original paper collage piece features 25 torn paper images assembled in a squarish grid.
The colors are earth tones including ochre, dusk blue, deep brown, pine green, rust and taupe.
The images are varied including lichen, cloud filled skies, architecture, insects, lace, and botanical elements, all harmoniously arranged.
As your eye travels through the work, elements are repeated at new angles that connect and contrast. A curving line of graphite wash casually extends the lace pattern.
Many of my artworks are square. The inherent balance and symmetry of the square appeals to me. In this piece I explore the idea of squares within the square using roughly torn paper loosely interacting. The neutral warm tone of the Canson Mi-Teintes paper is revealed and concealed throughout the piece uniting the earth tone color palette.
The piece can be matted tight or loose as you prefer.
This original paper collage piece features 25 torn paper images assembled in a squarish grid.
The colors are earth tones including ochre, dusk blue, deep brown, pine green, rust and taupe.
The images are varied including lichen, cloud filled skies, architecture, insects, lace, and botanical elements, all harmoniously arranged.
As your eye travels through the work, elements are repeated at new angles that connect and contrast. A curving line of graphite wash casually extends the lace pattern.
Many of my artworks are square. The inherent balance and symmetry of the square appeals to me. In this piece I explore the idea of squares within the square using roughly torn paper loosely interacting. The neutral warm tone of the Canson Mi-Teintes paper is revealed and concealed throughout the piece uniting the earth tone color palette.
The piece can be matted tight or loose as you prefer.