Shinjuku Tokyo Art - original miniature collage

Postcards from Japan miniature collage. This series of small works created on watercolour paper using personal photographs and textiles was inspired by a journey through this beautiful country. A country where tradition and spirituality seem to coexist in a contemporary world of bright lights and high tech.  When visiting religious sites and historic areas it was exciting to see young women elegantly dressed in kimono and obi with their hair beautifully styled and decorated in flowers, such colour and beauty! Then again, it was also exciting to see the bright lights and signage of Tokyo Shibuya and Shinjuku. The bright lights and buzz were a total contrast to the traditional Japanese culture and aesthetic. It was this juxtaposition that inspired these works. This young woman was wandering in the Kiyomizu-dera area of Kyoto.

Title: Shinjuku

Image: 12cm x 20cm - floated on 24cm x 33cm off white mount board
Framing: Looks fabulous in a simple black or white frame

Handmade process: All photographs have been printed on Epson matte heavyweight paper using Epson Dura Brite Ultra fade resistant ink. Images have been Photoshop manipulated, printed, cut and integrated with textiles. All materials have been adhered to watercolour paper using acid free adhesives, including the metallic and coloured threads. This is a technique I developed in the early days of experimentation to add beauty and sparkle to the work. The result is a flat textural artwork similar in appearance to a painting, while exhibiting the unique and exquisite qualities of textiles layered with photographs! 

Packaging: The unframed artwork will be protected in a clear art sleeve with surrounding firm packaging.

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