Bamboo9 x 6 mixed media
by Miki Willa
The idea for this collage came from the red and gold paper. I found a half-page fancy monogram in the red and gold that I tore into strips. I knew I would do something with them that was more Asian in look. When I decided to work on a series in split compliments, this is one of the first papers I pulled out.
I have been trying something new with my creative energy lately. At night, just before I go to sleep, I put creative questions in my head, and the rest of the universe some would say. When I wake up, just after prayers, I focus on the questions to see if any insights planted themselves in my brain. So far, it has been interesting. Last night, I was thinking about this collage. This morning, I had a better idea of what I wanted to do. I remembered some of the other papers and ephemera I had in the folders. When I finally found time to work on it, I was able to find the papers easily and start the composition. I even knew I wanted to do some painting on the surface.
The best thing is that I did this in my new collage work space. I didn't have room in the pastel studio, so I have been working on the dining room table. It was a great place to work, but it meant we couldn't use the table for eating. On Sunday, we went to IKEA and bought the parts for a great table. My wonderful husband put the table together yesterday while I was taking care of my granddaughter, and when I got home, I set up the new space in a spare room that has great afternoon sun. So far, there is a place for everything, and I can use the table for sewing projects when they come up. I am a very lucky woman to have such a supportive husband in all my creative endeavors.
