The Mikigami series reflects my fascination with taking everyday mundane objects out of their normal context and seeing them in a different way; with their shape playing an important role in how they are viewed. The paintings are careful observations and representations of real objects, yet often at first glance look very abstract. The shapes made from folded candy wrappers suggest other objects and forms which vary depending on different viewers own imaginations.

The Mikigami paintings are all acrylics on cut out signboard. The edges of each piece are painted with phosphorescent paint so the cut out shapes glow in the dark. I work with cut-outs because I think the irregular shapes strengthen identification of the painting as an object.
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