These collage paintings evoke the convoluted labyrinth of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China; a 9,000 room maze of imperial palaces, vast courtyards, private chambers and secluded gardens that I experienced on two journeys.
I am lost in the Forbidden City chasing the tail of a gold-foil dragon at sunset, melting into bronze, terra-cota, jade and yellow silk, Following the echoes of muted bells soaring over centuries, and the smoke of ancient incense.