2021  •  11 x 14"  Show size

bentonyite clay, gold and pumice on Washi paper mounted on wood panel

Everything is composed of layers—even the Earth itself. Why? What do layers do? Layers give us depth, dimension, and dare I say a purpose. I am a budding humanitarian and a visual artist; I am a daughter and a mother; I am a wife and a mediator; I am a believer and a skeptic. I am not one thing nor would I want to be. Having layers allows me to immerse myself in multiple cultures while maintaining my unique perspective on life. Just like with everything else, I incorporate layers into my artwork because I find there to be a sense of beauty. Layers upon layers upon layers. In this piece, I layered shimmering gold, flowing water, and milky white rivers to create a cohesive landscape… the product is much more than any of the materials could create alone.