Oak Blossoms, 2020

With the unfolding of Spring I translate the feel and touch of the sculptural meanderings of blossoms. Oak leaves begin to sprout from the hanging, fertile round blossoms that precede them on the winter bare branches. I use palladium printing which gives tonal distinctions to express these alive sprouting flora. The paper I use, Japanese gampi paper, is handmade from the fibers of a wild plant has the quality of silk. Brushing the palladium on the translucent paper, I use the sun to expose each unique work. With my hand work process, I accept the spontaneity that unifies the work with nature. Each artwork is framed in solid wood using UV protected acrylic glazing. The artwork is hinged from the top so as to float within the frame.