Trying to create structure on a fluid foundation can be a fool's errand. This doesn't mean we shouldn't try. TheJapanese technique of Suminagashi (marbling) was used to create the background of this piece. Ink was floated on water. Rice paper was then placed on the water to pick up the ink pattern that was floating. Once the rice paper touches the ink, it's permanently fixed in place. The 2nd process involved layering strips of rice paper that were painted separately.
Trying to create structure on a fluid foundation can be a fool's errand. This doesn't mean we shouldn't try. TheJapanese technique of Suminagashi (marbling) was used to create the background of this piece. Ink was floated on water. Rice paper was then placed on the water to pick up the ink pattern that was floating. Once the rice paper touches the ink, it's permanently fixed in place. The 2nd process involved layering strips of rice paper that were painted separately.