The Beauty Unfolding series
of paintings celebrate the allure of the modern Japanese woman and the aspects that
combine to form this intriguing beauty. "Mystique" speaks of
the spirituality of the maiden. The lotus flower symbolizes Zen
-Buddhisim, the religion of the East, that has shaped much of the lives and behavior of
Japanese women for centuries. The small blue bird she holds represents
her free spirit and love for nature.
