Portland Art Galleries Gallery 7126 Susan Greenbaum statement

Susan Greenbaum

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

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From as far back as I can remember I have enjoyed putting different patterns together. In the early 1990s I went to an Obon festival in Portland and I was hooked forever on the Japanese artistry of color and pattern and texture.

In this Asian series, I gave myself complete permission to explore all the methods available to me to exemplify this passion to create this way. I incorporated old woodblock prints that I have archivally reproduced onto rice paper and embellished, antique calligraphy—wormholes and all, found and purchased papers and antique kimono pieces.

No piece starts with a plan—just a desire to enjoy the color and texture and layer upon layer to create interest and depth. I recently traveled to Japan and, though brief, the trip gave me such inspiration to continue working in this fashion. I hope you enjoy my joy!

Gallery 7126, Ltd.

1127 NW 16th

Portland, OR 97209

503/238-7126

Text Box: Susan Greenbaum
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
A S I A N S E R I E S 2 0 0 8
From as far back as I can remember I have enjoyed putting different patterns together. In the early 1990s I went to an Obon festival in Portland and I was hooked forever on the Japanese artistry of color and pattern and texture.
In this Asian series, I gave myself complete permission to explore all the methods available to me to exemplify this passion to create this way. I incorporated old woodblock prints that I have archivally reproduced onto rice paper and embellished, antique calligraphy—wormholes and all, found and purchased papers and antique kimono pieces.
No piece starts with a plan—just a desire to enjoy the color and texture and layer upon layer to create interest and depth. I recently traveled to Japan and, though brief, the trip gave me such inspiration to continue working in this fashion. I hope you enjoy my joy!

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Gallery 7126, Ltd.
1127 NW 16th
Portland, OR 97209
503/238-7126