This 8 x 8 original encaustic painting incorporates sumi-e, an elegant East Asian writing and painting style that employs brush and black ink on paper. This work reflects the aesthetics of East Asian culture and conveys the sense of an ancient mysterious message or written memory, subject to interpretation by the viewer. Sumi-e characters incorporated into the piece are by artist Maude Sejournant, an accomplished watercolor artist from Santa Fe. Framed in black wood with a stand and sawtooth hanger.