Jia, india ink and oil paint on paper with gesso, 52x53"
Jia reflects my ongoing interest in the unique and weathered forms of Mother Nature’s imagery - pieces of deadwood and other remnants of past lives. In parallel, the characters of East Asian calligraphy have an irresistible pull towards nature where every stroke, every dot, can be imbued with the energy and forms from nature. Using pen nib and brush, oil paint and ink, and gesso on paper, I try to embrace the materials rooted in both Western and Eastern traditions. Jia also calls attention to the circle and square as basic symbols that are both universal and unique to Asian cultures.