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Vessels for Light

‘ Each piece is a vessel formed from color and line, intended to hold light; something that cannot be touched yet can be felt ’

A series inspired by the book ‘In Praise of Shadows’ by Junchiro Tanizaki, a text that discusses the importance of both light and shadow in appreciating and understanding the quiet beauty of the world, of our surroundings, and of everyday life. Each piece is a vessel formed from color and line, intended to hold light; something that cannot be touched yet can be felt. Created using handmade inks derived from materials such as eucalyptus and carbon, as well as gold leaf, these works are a also reminder that all living things need light to grow and therefore, we all have light inside us. It is way to maintain awareness of the very many forms and sources of light around us everyday, from those that occur in nature to those that are created by human hand.