Drift and Root 5 A6479 on the island of Hokkaido

on the island of Hokkaido

Leopard: Calf hair upper

this woodcut print was inspired by an oil painting Hays completed in 2003

Crafted in bright Argentium silver

and black base

Drift and Root 5 A6479 on the island of Hokkaido"Drift and Root 5" is a vibrant mixed media work combining watercolor, ink, pastel, collage, weaving, yarn, feathers, beads, and repurposed paper. Hand worked textures intersect with bold geometric patterns, creating luminous contrasts between structure and material richness. The piece reflects the artist's interest in how layered surfaces and organic forms echo journeys of belonging, transformation, and renewal. Drawing on her multicultural heritage