Life is rarely a single, smooth sheet of vellum. Instead, it is a collection of scraps—the "peas" or pieces—that we gather along the way. Like the intricate papercraft templates of a mythical griffin, we are constructed from various parts: the strength of the lion and the vision of the eagle. Each fold represents a decision, a moment of grief handled through gift-giving , or a joy found in painting that makes the soul sing . Constructing the Identity
: Borrowing from older versions of ourselves to collage something new and joyful. Gryffin Peas Of Me
Below is an original concept for a "paper" (creative essay/artist statement) inspired by that sentiment. The Pieces of Me: A Study in Layered Existence The Texture of Memory Life is rarely a single, smooth sheet of vellum