Artist Statement for "Sea of Tranquility" Ketubah

Artist: Nishima Kaplan

Original media: Pastel on paper

Your marriage is a "Sea of Tranquility" in a storm-tossed world. A private stretch of beach where you can reconnect with each other and with yourselves. A pristine landscape where you and your True Love walk hand-in-hand or sit silently side-by-side, complete in each other’s presence.Created by Nishima at McKerricher Beach on the California’s wild northern coastline, "Sea of Tranquility" is a romantic vision which will grace your home and touch your heart. A perfect match for couples who are a planning a beach or ocean-side ceremony, "Distant Shores" captures the romance of your wedding day with a view of the many happy years which lie ahead. Each limited edition ketubah is created using a special technique that is overseen at every stage by the Artist herself. "Sea of Tranquility" has a "powdery" pastel texture that is evocative of the original artwork.