Balancing Act 1 Janise Yntema It was a mystical union

It was a mystical union and Rumi and Shams immediately recognized each other as soulmates and companions on the spiritual path

This suggests that she approaches her work with a sense of mindfulness and introspection

Each element: 49 x 34 cm / 19

Dana Gordon’s kaleidoscopic compositions are contemplative and evoke somewhat Orphic Cubism

Though she shudders with gratitude

Balancing Act 1 Janise Yntema It was a mystical unionBalancing Act 1 is part of a series of works on paper started in 2016. They are created in the evenings and aptly named after busy days of teaching and other responsibilities. The artist establishes parameters involving the use of a particular palette, certain mark making gestures and amount of time spent on each drawing. This work incorporates graphite, ink, and gouache, and is a combination of intuition based and planned execution.