Letter
incense on hand-dyed hanshi paper
8 in x 6 in
2023
Artist’s Collection - NFS
Character Note
This work explores the Japanese word tegami (てがみ), meaning letter or written message.
The word is written in hiragana. An earlier form of the character 手 (te, hand) is embedded within the background of the composition, bringing together historical and contemporary forms of the written language.
Letter
incense on hand-dyed hanshi paper
8 in x 6 in
2023
Artist’s Collection - NFS
Character Note
This work explores the Japanese word tegami (てがみ), meaning letter or written message.
The word is written in hiragana. An earlier form of the character 手 (te, hand) is embedded within the background of the composition, bringing together historical and contemporary forms of the written language.
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