Jubilee 5 eggshell art A thin river of silver

A thin river of silver and gold runs through

It seemed that Spring had exploded onto the scene the day I created these 2 pieces

SIZE: 11" x 14"

Inspired by those fleeting

and gold metal leaf is applied to represent the repairs that are typically made to pottery by kintsugi artists

Jubilee 5 eggshell art A thin river of silverKintsugi Eggshells Ive always loved the Japanese art of kintsugi wherein broken pottery is repaired with gold and rather than trying to disguise the break or flaw, it is highlighted and therefore elevated to a status of beauty. Its age is celebrated, its history is seen, its flaws are revered. I think its a good way to think about ourselves, others and our relationships as we age not to try to look like our former, younger selves but to embrace our