SUMINAGASHI COLLAGE

Suminagashi “floating ink” is a Japanese marbling technique that has been around since at least the 12th century. These collages are each titled Tamashii, which means “spirit” or “soul.”

Tamashii 1 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 2 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 3 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 4 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 5 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 6 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 7 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 8 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 9 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.

Tamashii 10 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 10 x 11 in.

Tamashii 11 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 11 x 9 in.

Tamashii 12 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 11 x 7 in.

Tamashii 13 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 11 x 9 in.

Tamashii 14 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 11 x 9 1/2 in.

Tamashii 15 (2023) Ink on rice paper, 9 1/2 x 7 in.