Dimensional Mixed Media
In “Misty Morning,” a dimensional mixed media collage, materials include what might have otherwise been discarded, and are worked in fine detail - scrap papers for each individual leaf, cardboard, hand-painted and collaged tissue papers for the misty background, thrifted fabric, lace, natural organics such as grasses, birchbark from downed trees, moss and crushed eggshells, even thread for each individual flower stamen. In keeping, the custom solid pine frame is from re-purposed wood, all with an effort to be ecologically aware of our consumption. Part of the fun of this work is the 'treasure hunt' viewers take to find how and where the materials are used. The trees escape the confines of the frame as well as floating on top of the matting, giving life and energy. This artwork is inspired by the small, quiet, natural habitats scattered throughout our region like the Greenbelt.
24 x 21
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Greenway