INSPIRATION JURIED EXHIBITION

CHRISTINE TOWNER

CHRISTINE TOWNER

(Zeeland, MI)

Mottainai

encaustic, rice paper, chopsticks, copper paint, window blind, copper thread, shell medallion, 36 x 19 inches

Price: $758.75

includes tax + shipping fee

ARTIST STATEMENT

My inspiration comes from the Japanese concept “Mottainai”. It represents a sense of regret when something valuable especially natural resources are wasted. Respect for nature is considered sacred, and it is a philosophy I have embraced. This concept inspired me not to purchase anything new; I used only “treasured” items stored in my studio. I used a piece of handmade rice paper from Toronto, just hanging around, older copper paint, an old window blind, used copper thread, a shell medallion, old chopsticks, and leftover encaustic wax.

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