The Menagerie at the Shrine Product:The Menagerie at the Shrine This bronze work began with

This bronze work began with conceptual visualization

The silk was used as a metaphor for the translucence of water

Handcrafted polymer clay beads bring a mix of eye-catching patterns to this lightweight necklace

it's a gift that keeps on giving

Should not be worn in extreme conditions where moisture or heat is present (such as showering

The Menagerie at the Shrine Product:The Menagerie at the Shrine This bronze work began with"The Menagerie at the Shrine" is a painting the artist created following a trip to Japan. She paid homage to the Japanese Edo period of Japan using their cultural symbols of Geishas, kimonos, birds, and fish. It is done with oil paints on cradled birch panel using rubber tipped brushes (color shapers) to help create line, pattern, and texture.