Mendhi Meets Wabai-Sabi
Tracey Witten
Mendhi Meets Wabai-Sabi
Works on Paper
I combined two of my favorite artistic styles. Although I am a Christian, I am inspired by artwork of different cultures. I love the intricate designs of mendhi painting. I also love the idea of wabi-sabi. Wabi sabi is embracing the imperfections of everyday life. My artwork is somewhat symetrical, but not precisely so. My straight lines aren't straight, and my dots may be off center. It has taken me many years to become comfortable with my (imperfect) art, and love it for what it is. Now if I could only reserve this thinking with regards to my body :)