“Small World #14” Green wave

“Small World #14” Green waveMs. Sillens work features landscape inspired torn paper arrangements. It explores themes of abstraction, space, light, color, texture, and improvisation. She gathers paper from discarded mail, books, and magazines. Her process begins with painting the papers and then exploring color through cutting and manipulation, evolving through intuition and experimentation. I have always sought wonders in everyday life and nature; remaining open, accepting, and

and the Brooklyn Waterfront Coalition and at Gallery Jupiter in Little Silver NJ

a respite for a chaotic inner landscape

to bring the viewer on a visual journey closer to a stillness within themselves

This magical facial gently calms

I feel myself floating across this in total peace

12” x 12”

so I had to stop

This layering creates texture that highlights her subjects and celebrates the beauty of the natural world

63% cotton 37% silk

CASSIA BARK

The Details: cluster set of shimmery beads polished 14 karat gold over brass white pearl detachable cord and button detail overall length 7 1/2”

Joseph’s University (Philadelphia