Tree Bark - 6, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2013

Tree Bark - 4, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2012

Tree Bark - 9, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2013

Tree Bark - 1, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2012

Tree Bark - 2, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2012

Tree Bark - 3, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2012

Tree Bark - 7, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2013

Tree Bark - 12, 32" x 24", Mixed media on rice paper, 2014

Tree Bark - 11, 32" x 24", Mixed media on rice paper, 2014

Tree Bark with moss - 1,18.5" x 13", Mixed media on rice paper

Tree Bark with moss - 2,18.5" x 13", Mixed media on rice paper

Tree Bark with moss - 3,18.5" x 13", Mixed media on rice paper, 2016

Tree Bark - 15, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark - 16, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark - 17, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark - 13, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark - 14, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark - 10, 32" x 24", Mixed media on rice paper, 2013

Tree Bark - 8, 28" x 20", Mixed media on rice paper, 2013

Tree Bark - 18, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark - 19, 19" x 14", Mixed media on rice paper, 2019

Tree Bark

Nature has been the profound inspiration for my art. I am fascinated by the unique patterns, textures and forms that natural objects present such as tree bark, leaves and so on. In these mixed media paintings, I create close-up views of tree bark to reveal the beauty beneath the surface. Tree bark is like the human skin, fragile but strong. This same essence has been used in traditional Chinese paper making. The tearing, cutting, gluing and mounting process is very similar to my working process which is involved with Chinese painting and printmaking techniques. I also attached found object (dry moss) to the surface of some paintings and create a three-dimensional look.