Ink and Leaves - River forest

This work is part of a triptych called "Ink and Leaves" and are quiet meditations on the evolution of nature and our inherent relationship with it through time.

Deeply influenced by Japanese aesthetics and the concept of 'ma'-the meaningful space between elements, the generous spaciousness in these works represents the eons that have shaped our destinies, and the nourishment and restoration that comes from nature and our relationship with it.

Alluding to mountain forests, cloud forests and river forests, each piece pairs serendipitous ink marks with carefully documented botanical specimens from my garden, creating a visual meditation on relationship and on the passage of time. The composition juxtaposes the immediacy of ink blots-formed in moments of intuitive release-with foraged natural elements that carry their own temporal narratives: dried leaves that visibly chart seasons, sticks that quietly record years of growth, and rocks that hold centuries of silent transformation. The ink is fragile and temporary, lasting just moments in contrast to the enduring nature of the earth.