2nd Members show

Paintings and Drawings:
in the 'Azure Room' No.10

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2nd Annual Members Show 1999
show opened 10th July 1999

Ray Bliss Rich

Genesis II -
8.5"x11" image area
$50. usa (no mat-no frame)

Sumi Ink on Handmade Paper
© 1999 Ray Bliss Rich

“As the orchid symbolizes new beginnings, I selected to place it on an irregular circle of chiri paper, to symbolize the many new beginnings in our imperfect circle of life, in my new genesis series.”

Talisman I
8.5"x11" image area
$50. usa (no mat-no frame)

Sumi Ink on Handmade Paper
© 1999 Ray Bliss Rich, artist

“As the iris symbolizes faith and promise, and the butterfly, happiness, I chose to pair them in my new talisman series, to emphasize the promise of happiness through faith.”

Industry V
8.5"x11" image area
$50. usa (no mat-no frame)

Sumi Ink on Handmade Paper
© 1999 Ray Bliss Rich, artist

“The bee, which symbolizes industry, is placed on a gold flaked paper to suggest the profit of industry; while natural mulberry, kinwashi, and unryu papers are used to emphasize the importance of earth.”