A lively mixed media collage on canvas, this piece juxtaposes decorative papers with every day items. The herringbone pattern is reminiscent of quilt or tile work, which are both personalized and often handcrafted elements within a home. Each tile was cut by hand using an X-acto blade and ruler, then adhered and sealed to the canvas with Mod Podge. It was created one row at a time, with an eye for of how each tile might flow into or contrast with its neighbor to create continuity and movement. Furthermore, it is a journey through a collection of supplies and mementos to capture a snapshot of cultural norms and ordinary objects. How do we piece together our experiences and memories to create the rhythms of our life? What is a treasure? What is reusable? What do we collect or discard and why? The dazzling array of blue tones within this piece is eye-catching from a distance, yet it also invites the viewer up close to examine  the visual relationship between each tile and those connected to it in closer detail. 

The global selection of materials used represents 10 languages and includes:

Decorative papers and wrapping papers
Postcards and greeting cards
Aviation, decorative and subway maps
Advertisements, brochures and marketing
Shopping bags and clothing tags
Pre-school artwork and print reproduction
Origami paper and stationery
Wine label and tea packaging
Book cover
Perfumed paper
Vintage Greek stamps
Croatian currency
Greek subway ticket
US boarding pass
Fabric

• Subject Matter: Blue Herringbone Pattern, Ephemera, Decorative Papers, Fabric