Paradise Reimagined, 2025 (Original)

Original pen drawing framed in altered book with magnifying glass bookmark

Paradise Reimagined, 2025

This miniature artwork reimagines a leather-bound copy of John Milton's Paradise Lost by carving niches into its spine, revealing two delicate pen-and-pencil drawings of Van Gogh’s masterpieces: Starry Night Over the Rhône and Café Terrace at Night. These luminous night scenes—swirling stars above the river and warm café lights piercing the dark—mirror Milton’s epic exploration of light and shadow, heaven and earth. Through this fusion, the book becomes a portal, blending literature and visual art to suggest that even in loss, beauty and redemption shine through. Peek inside to uncover the hidden dialogue between these timeless works.

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 boundless imagination that books inspire.

Every artwork comes ready to hang and includes a certificate of authenticity, ensuring its status as an original, one-of-a-kind investment. No two pieces are alike—each book, each carving, and each drawing hold their own secrets, waiting to be discovered.

Whether displayed as a centerpiece or tucked into a personal library, this series invites viewers to step closer, look deeper, and lose themselves in the timeless interplay between art and literature.

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