Ashes provides the foundation for material exploration and endless experimentation. The stacked and cured layers of collaged papers, mixed media pages, hand-dyed fibers, and embedded objects build up to create thick topographical densities. Drilled cuts and trimmed, sanded edges reveal the inherent structure of each layer, eliciting surprise as the color relationships splay out and unique surfaces emerge. Each combination of hues, textures, and opacities provides limitless investigations into high contrast and optical perception. Eclipsing straight abstraction, these undulating lines and pigments reflect palpable and personal emotions - from spirited chaos and curious wandering to ordered repetition and intentional grounding. 

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