Beneath The Deep

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Beneath The Deep by Emiko Woods

Gouache on Layered Watercolor Paper, 10″ x 8″

Current Exhibition at Flower Pepper Gallery: 5th Year Anniversary Show from December 10th to 27th, 2016

Previous Exhibitions at Flower Pepper Gallery:
- DesignerCon 2016 Nov 19th & 20th, 2016
- Here Comes Summer from June 4th to July 5th, 2016
- Cash And Carry
- Cash And Carry
- Cash And Carry
- Xiong Mao from April 11th to May 12th, 2015

Artwork Statement:
“This piece is inspired by the Japanese Folk Legend “Urashima Taro.” It is the story of a poor fisherman who saved a sea turtle from death and as a reward, he was taken beneath the waters to a magical underwater kingdom. There time was altered, and he encountered many wonders that changed his perspective and appreciation of home. It is a profound tale, that I read often as a child, but I did not understand the deep symbolism until recently and I’m still constantly learning from it in each new chapter of life.”

Artist Biography:
Emiko Woods was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and received her BFA from Azusa Pacific University, with a Minor in Art History. After graduation, she moved with her husband to Saint Gallen, Switzerland, where she currently resides. In addition to her work in Fine Art and Illustration, she is also freelance graphic designer.

As a trained sculptress with a newfound love of painting, her most recent work incorporates the two. She has always been drawn to elements found in nature that convey aspects of internal journey, place, and connectedness. Each piece begins with a question and through the process of making, enlightenment unfolds.

She loves researching new things, journaling, poetry, and traveling as much as possible.

Artist Statement:
COME CLOSE
Remember a time when your stillness spoke to you. When you felt so whole, your chest heaved with the weight. A time when simplicity, was the greatest pleasure of all.

LISTEN
We all have an inner voice. The one that tells us to pursue truth & beauty, and to never let go of what we knew as a child. The one that dares us to find our strength in vulnerability. The one that beg us to journey deeper and reminds us that we are never lost.

DISCOVER
This pursuit is my greatest hope. To uncover the mysteries that reside within this space that is internal at its source and manifests itself through nature, symbols, and rituals. Journey with me as I make these connections, uncover quiet truths, and explore the one-ness that connects us all.

Artist Website: http://www.emikowoods.com

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