Circumstance for Connections

37”h X 37”w X 2”
© PJ Bergin
$3400

Mulberry Paper (Hanji), Acrylic, Manga, Encaustic medium

Inspiration for the theme in this artwork occurred during the morning I traditionally spend painting and drawing calligraphy characters, real and imagined. Many times it starts with the “Enso”, a variation on a circle. The circles began to become spirals.

When cutting the Hanji, some of the circles were outlined with “links” – Voila! The design path to follow quickly went on from there. I enjoyed the spontaneity how the circles and links fell together. As the artwork came to completion my thoughts went to people who influenced me during early stages of my life. Those life lessons still affect me now–links created still evident.

Ready for Hanging. A custom metal bracket is included for easy installation. It gives the artwork the illusion of floating off the wall forming unique shadows and reflection