Elizabeth Reed Smith Drypoint: Pattern

Elizabeth Reed Smith is an English artist who exhibited for the English National Trust , Woodland Trust, and other galleries.  In her artist statement, her goal is to "celebrate nature within a time and space beyond the place of inspiration".  She also states that she "invites the viewer to enter my world, and by doing so, making it their own".

 

Arboreta II

9x6"

Edition of 30

2004

In order to portray pattern, the branch placement is asymmetrical, yet balanced on each side of the tree.  This allows the viewer to understand the imperfect yet natural symmetry of nature.  She also placed the tree in the center of the piece, which also emphasizes the placement of the branches.