imagined world. I am fascinated by statuary in the private and public space. These monuments have been erected to embody the mythos, ideals, and spiritual aspirations of the community. They are tributes to the sacrifice of local heroes, ancient gods, or religious icons and form the basis of my imagery. I digitally remove the statues from their stark plinths and merge them with an envisioned landscape, ensconced in blankets of flowers from manicured formal gardens, farmlands, or watery hideaways. From these composited images, I print them in the 19th century cyanotype process, which I enhance by drawing and coloring with pastels. In the origami book form, the mystery of the image is revealed as it unfolds.
