Pages of the Unseen, 2025 (Original)

Original pen drawing framed in altered book with magnifying glass bookmark Pages of the Unseen, 2025 Nestled within the spine of Henry James’s Portrait of a Lady, this miniature artwork unveils a lady seated cross-legged, her face hidden behind the book she reads. Encased in a tiny frame carved into the niche, the drawing whispers of concealed truths—identity shrouded by the very pages that promise revelation. Does her reading offer escape, or does it bind her further to the unseen forces shaping her world? Reflecting James’s meditation on freedom, constraint, and the enigmatic layers of self, this piece dares viewers to peek beyond the cover and imagine the story left untold. Bookbound Miniature Series Each piece in the Bookbound Miniature Series is a meticulously crafted fusion of literature and fine art, transforming the pages of books into immersive worlds of miniature storytelling. Embedded within these sculpted niches are hand-drawn scenes—tiny yet profound glimpses into the bou