These works consist of a subtle interplay between intricately collaged micro-structures and deep green turn-of-the-century end pages detailed with a floral engrave – a millefleur motif – existent with an elusive filigree overprint of sinuous silvery twined fronds.

Surfacing this ground cover – this artifice of nature – are collages formed of fragmented paper cuttings which integrate into or disturb the ornate substratum dissolving as shimmering apparitions to appear disappear reappear. Camouflage-like, the appearance perceptibly alters under lighting and the viewer’s position, displaying a dual character fleetingly revealed or hidden.

Wavering on the edge of visibility – finely slivered bits, hairs width strands, delicate gossamer webbing, and concentrations of pinpoint granules, converge and disperse in subliminal murmuration – a hue redolent of the elegance of currency and alluding to the enchantment of Indian miniatures if only in size and intricacy.