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Journey 2
Journey 2
Watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, U.S. Geological Survey map and metal foil on Arches paper
32x 22 inches
2026

Step into a layered world where travel, memory, and place converge in a striking mixed media composition. This intimate tabletop scene sets gray and coral striped wallpaper behind a luminous still life: a sculptural seagull in quiet repose, a cluster of sunlit lemons, and a white bowl brimming with soft pink peonies.
Above, a small round frame reveals a powerful Korean tiger formed from fragments of a geological survey map of Maine. The fusion of Eastern symbolism and New England cartography creates a dialogue between distant journeys and the grounding pull of home.
Vibrant lemons energize the cooler tones throughout the piece, while the white bowl and seagull catch the light, glowing gently against the atmospheric background. Carefully balanced and rich with contrast, the composition evokes both movement and stillness.
More than a still life, this work is a meditation on collected moments and layered identities—an invitation to linger, reflect, and return.