CHANNELING MONDRIAN

 



Colours and shapes, what would we do without these things in our world.  For me, they are a great source of inspiration for my creativity.  We are surrounded by them everywhere we go; there for our eyes to see, if we choose to do so.  

I was thinking about relational and abstract stained glass windows, which consist of colours and shapes.  I decided to create some windows on small pieces of paper, with water colours.  Somewhere along the way I started to channel Mondrian-like shapes and colours.  The final pieces make me smile with heartfelt joy.  






What a fabulous way to spend a grey spring day.  There is always colour even in the grey, if we look for it.  

Mary 


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