"Place of Emergence" was inspired by symbols and patterns from Iran to Japan – “The Silk Road”
My work explores texture and pattern while incorporating objects and symbols that have similar meaning in different cultures.
Each piece was primarily painted in acrylic, incorporating middle-eastern block prints, Japanese handmade paper, and gold leaf.
 Niche of Tears - 2008, 20"x16" acrylic, oil and Japanese paper on canvas * * * | 
 Sun Vessel - Acrylic on
Canvas, 20x24*  * |  Koi, Place of
Emergence - acrylic on canvas,12x12 *  * * |