“Small Mountains” is a one-of-a-kind mixed media art piece that began as an oil-based wash painting. This image was inspired by the light and shadow moving across the artist’s mortar and pestle as she ground place-based mineral pigments in the intimate process of paint making. This piece highlights the similarities in pattern between nature from a macroscopic, microscopic, and telescopic perspective, speaking to themes of interconnectivity with all of life. This image is transferred onto cotton rag paper stained with Persian black tea, and is mounted to a wood panel using archival glue.

This piece comes with a custom handmade redwood frame made from salvaged fence boards by artist and craftsman Vincent Waring. The work measures 14”H x 11”W x 1.5”D and is protected with glass. The frame is sealed with an organic handmade wood polish created by the artist.