“The Cave”, 2021

12.5 x 16 in.

Reduction Mokuhanga on Kozoshi washi

Made from three woodblocks with 15 color layers.

“Deep beneath the earth, my eyes have grown accustomed to the gloom. Near blind, my feet navigate over cool stone and wet moss. I speak, and a familiar voice speaks back, echoing convenient half truths. Reassured, secure in my thoughts. Until a flicker of light catches my eye. I begin to climb forward, the voice tells me to stop. Pressing on, my legs ache as the voice cries louder. Exasperated, I reach the surface. The brilliance burns my skin, the voice now gone, it can’t assure me. On hands and knees, I crawl back to what I know. The comfort of the cave.”