'Ladies & Lanterns' is an original one off small collage artwork. These young woman were wandering in the Kiyomizu-dera area of Kyoto - the background and lanterns were photographed in various locations in Japan. If you would like to see more from the Postcards from Japan series, please contact me.

The Postcards from Japan series is a collection of small works created on watercolour paper using personal photographs, textiles, lacquer and metallic thread. Inspiration came from a journey through Japan, such a 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!

Technique:

Honouring the tradition of the Japanese attention to detail, this photographic collage work has been intricately embellished throughout with metallic and coloured thread and glass like lacquer detail. Please note, the lacquer detail can sometimes appear in photos as white spots in the work, it is simply the lacquer reflecting light and doesn't appear as white in reality.

All photographs have been printed on Epson matte archival 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.

Shipping: The artwork will be shipped in an art sleeve and sent via Australia Post Express Post.