Lesley Dill
The Blazing Tree, 2019
Hand-cut paper collage, gold leaf, ink on Japanese silk tissue paper
15 x 18 inches
18 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches framed
18 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches framed
'The tree of Light Blazing Tree- Sister Cohoon: the bright silver colored blaze streaming from the edges of each green leaf resembles so many bright torches “ I saw the...
"The tree of Light Blazing Tree- Sister Cohoon: the bright silver colored blaze streaming from the edges of each green leaf resembles so many bright torches “ I saw the Whole tree as the angel held it before me—as distinct as I ever saw a natural tree. I felt very curious – when I took hold of it lest the blaze should touch my hand.“ 1845" - Sister Cohoon