Pentimento Series

The constructions in this series begin with “urban beachcombing” or “thing finding” on walks in and around Seattle. This image is Spirit House, 2003, measuring 12” x 12”. Using the garden as a printing press, the paper is altered by saturating it with water, then burying it beneath compost and soil for a time; in some cases pigment, green tea, tea leaves, coffee and coffee grounds, respectively, are added to the mix. The result is either intact paper, or paper pieces suitable for collage. Found urban bits are then either tied or cemented in place.

The paper is 140 lb. Canson cold press watercolor paper. The altered paper is affixed to a rag mat background with Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive.