Dragonflies (8"x10") Washi Paper Mosaic

Dragonflies shows a lot more contrast than its cousin Meander (14×18″) does, with less subtle transitions from the dark black with gold Kanji outer layer to the lighter blue dragonflies washi paper closer to the center. I enjoy the way the dragonflies are highlighted; it is both soothing to view from a distance and whimsical to examine up close, whether the dragonflies are more evident. This “Eclipse” style is meant to pull the eye, as well as one’s awareness, inward, to mesmorize and to invite the viewer to linger.

Blossoms (8" x10") Washi Paper Mosaic

Blossoms is named for the cluster of blossoms found at its center. I used only four washi papers on this piece, highlighting the salmon colors. When I complete a piece in my “Eclipse,” I feel almost compelled to finish the center with solid white. This piece stands apart from most with its washi paper of salmon and a sprinkling of white blossoms. As with other “Eclipse” pieces, I long to pull the viewers’ gaze and awareness inward, to mesmorize and to invite the eyes to linger.