2014 was an abmismal year for my art; I barely produced anything. The problem was that I stepped away from realism — all I have ever known — and didn't know what to say anymore. I even stopped making cards, much to the chagrin of my loved ones. Well, to make up for that, I made this card for my then girlfriend's birthday, January 17, 2015. As contrived as it may sound, I hoped the piece would symbolize the complexity of my feelings.
I love arabesques, and found the execution of one to be quite meditative. It was equally challenging to draw and cut. This is only the second card I have made like this, the first being one for my mum's fiftieth, but something about it feels right. I may produce more arabesques in the future.
The pierced window is white card stock painted with Ti white acrylic and set against a navy blue ground. I don't remember what it measures, but it is something close to 4"x7".
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