Rise

Rise

I made Rise from antique Japanese books I’ve been collecting over the years. I’m drawn to the covers, which carry writing, marks, and signs of wear from the people who owned them before. One of the books in this piece even has a small drawing on it, which I always love to find.

The books move through a range of yellows, each one faded a little differently. Antique books like these are never easy to find, but the yellow ones seem to show up a little more often. That always makes me smile. There’s something about the color that feels bright and joyful to me.

Rise measures 52.5" x 28" and was made in 2023.

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$4,700.00
$4,700.00
Rise
Rise

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