Garden of Thoughts, 2021. acrylic paint, acrylic pouring medium, alcohol ink, brass wire, embroidery, printed organza, tape transfer, and UV resin on canvas. 40 x 16".
A multi-media piece that takes from many different sources of inspiration. From our family garden, to Monet's Water Lilies, and to this season's trendiest food and drink magazines, this piece combines painting, sculpture, and multiple image transfer techniques.
From planning to execution, this labor-intensive project took over 2 full weeks to complete, no shortcuts allowed. Every petal and leaf is hand shaped with wire, then perfectly fitted with a material, and then finally assembled into every flower that pops out at the viewer. The name of this piece comes from the abundance of thought and reflection that occurred during the detailed and repetitive process of creation. Though majority of the concept was planned beforehand, a lot of the creative process was improvised and innovated on-the-fly.