Kintsugi Eggshells Mini 232 kintsugi eggshells IMPORTANT: Every monitor displays color

IMPORTANT: Every monitor displays color differently

printed with archival inks

The artist aims to celebrate imperfection and honor the value in what might be considered broken

The shapes just dance around here

A lovely acrylic and oil on paper

Kintsugi Eggshells Mini 232 kintsugi eggshells IMPORTANT: Every monitor displays colorKintsugi EggshellsIve always loved the Japanese art of kintsugi wherein broken pottery is repaired with gold and rather than trying to disguise the break or flaw, it is highlighted and therefore elevated to a status of beauty. Its age is celebrated, its history is seen, its flaws are revered. I think its a good way to think about ourselves, others and our relationships as we age not to try to look like our former, younger selves but to embrace our