Deep Peace

unique book

13 x 6.5 inches

32 pages

2006

Four folios sewn on paper tapes, each with a smaller interior folio nested inside and painted with designs representing earth, air, fire and water; calligraphy in gouache on acrylic painted paste paper.

Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you

Adapted from a traditional Celtic blessing, with personal text by the artist referencing the four elements.

Private collection