Artist Statement for "New Dawn" Ketubah

Artist: Nishima Kaplan

Media - Torn Paper

A New Dawn arises for you and your Love. The first moment of your new life together. A golden sun rises over the desert mountains, illuminating the heavens above you, making your hearts soar as you join together as Bride and Groom.

The torn paper collage is constructed from hand-made Japanese paper that is torn, applied and layered onto board over the course of several days. The process is intensely meditative for the artist. She begins with only an idea in mind. No sketches of the artwork are done prior to beginning and no instruments other than the artist's hand are used to tear the paper. Sudden inspirations, "accidents" and the natural beauty of the paper are allowed to "create" the artwork, using the artist as the vessel of expression. Spontaneous, creative, mystical - the words used to describe the process of creating this torn paper ketubah also describe the people who love it.

Also available without borders.