Axial Memory
(2026)
Carved paper, mixed media on wood panel
11 x 14 in
Shades of Grey series

A vertical spine divides the composition into mirrored tension.

Horizontal strata advance and recede along the axis, creating rhythm through repetition and interruption.

The work balances compression with restraint.

On this work

Axial Memory, layered and hand-carved paper artwork by Michele Bonds, shown in contemporary interior
Axial Memory, sculptural paper artwork by Michele Bonds, displayed in neutral interior setting

Details

Close-up views of the surface