Where Floating Mountains and Fog Eaters Meet
This series of
paper and ink paintings speaks to the rediscovery of the once-overlooked surroundings
in the Mendocino Forest and my initial exploration of landscape as a subject. While I hadn’t previously identified myself
as a landscape painter, I found resonance in the principles of ancient Chinese
landscape painting, evoking
new perspectives on the essence of place and the act of reciprocity with nature.
When a sea of coastal fog encircles the mountain ridges, they acquire an airy, floating island quality. In the Boontling dialect, which originates from nearby Boonville, California, a “fog eater” refers to a coastal dweller. The local trees and vines consume the same fog. The connection between the two is the meeting place.
Ink on Mulberry Paper, 18" x 14" 2023
