Artist Statement

My woven monotypes are inspired by my interest in paper and textiles. For many years, I have practiced the Japanese tradition of paper folding, and it made me aware of the beauty and cultural significance of paper. I am intrigued by the monotype medium because it allows me to explore color and create my own designs. My interest in textiles does not pertain to the actual fabric, but its applications of weaving,stitching and quilting. I thus enjoy the idea of multiple monotypes woven and stitched together to create a new piece of art. My intention is to create a design that is simple and complex enough to keep the viewer captivated.

My images are usually not fully planned. It is gratifying to discover the image as it reveals itself in the weaving. To add complexity of design, I start my monotypes with chine colle. In printmaking, chine colle is a collage technique in which thinner Japanese papers are fused to a thicker European paper using glue and the pressure from the printing press. I then build my images with thin layers of transparent ink, gradually allowing the image to emerge.

Essentially, my work is about transformation and change. The various steps from the blank piece of paper to the final weaving satisfy my intent to create something unexpected. My intention is not only to share the joy I experience when making art, but to create a beautiful object that seemingly continues to shift in front of the viewers eye.