In
Japan, it is the little things that are cherished for their beauty. A colourful
flower, a simple bowl, a sunlit corner of a tatami-matted room or a ripe piece
of fruit help to provide peace of mind and serenity from the frantic pace of
everyday living. At present, I am interested in combining elements of both Japanese
and Western art, particularly in still life - looking carefully at composition
and colour in appreciation of the small but beautiful things that we may see
everyday but take for granted. My works are assemblages, either of drawings or
prints (linocuts or woodcuts), or a combination of the two, with a wide variety
of techniques and types of paper.
-Donna Rawlins Sharpe
