Midnight Supper (26 x 36 x 1) Collage

This piece invites you to slow down and notice the quiet poetry hiding in everyday moments. The soft blooms, the humble wild onions, even the simple meal become little acts of stillness—like the universe saying, “hey, look closer.” Against the deep, moody backdrop, the textures practically ask your eyes to linger, to trace the marks, to feel the rhythm of handmade paper and intentional imperfection.

As you take it in, the work becomes a mirror: What small, overlooked things in your own world deserve a second look? What beauty is sitting right in front of you, waiting for your attention?

It’s a gentle nudge—a reminder that even the simplest scenes can hold depth, comfort, and meaning when you show up fully to see them.

This piece doesn’t try to clean itself up. Fibers stretch, break, and tangle across the surface like a life pulled too far in too many directions. Abaca holds the tension—fragile, but stubborn—while scattered fragments cling on like memories that won’t sit still.

Nothing is resolved here. Threads wander without pattern, looping, snagging, refusing to be contained. The structure feels temporary, like it could give way at any moment, yet it endures—messy, exposed, and fully honest.

Torn Life, Threads Everywhere lives in that space where things fall apart but don’t disappear. It’s about what remains when control is lost—when life frays, stretches, and keeps going anyway.

Formed from abaca paper, this piece becomes a suspended surface—light, porous, and quietly resilient. Delicate linear arcs move across the form, suggesting a structure that isn’t rigid but responsive, like something built to hold without containing.

The subtle tonal shifts and embedded marks feel like traces of time—impressions rather than statements. Nothing here insists; it invites. The work exists in a state of gentle tension, where fragility and strength are not opposites but collaborators.

Ikebana One

16w x 20 h x 1.5 d

Mixed Media Collage on Paper
By Jan Reagan

Inspired by the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana One celebrates simplicity, balance, and the quiet poetry of natural forms. Created using handmade and eco-dyed papers, this piece merges still life and abstraction—pairing delicate pressed florals with a grounded arrangement of persimmons on a warm earthen table. The composition reflects a mindful restraint learned from Ikebana practice, where every element breathes and each negative space carries meaning.

A study in harmony between texture, color, and calm energy, this work invites the viewer to pause and appreciate beauty in simplicity.

This piece combines the three mixed media techniques I use in my collages: Joomchi (paper-felting), eco-dyed florals on paper, and collage. Mark making on Joomchi vases created with a sewing machine.

24 x 36 x 1.5 inches unframed

26 x 39 x 2 inches framed (black wood floating frame

A truly unique original piece has been meticulously layered to create an inviting sense of depth, texture, and captivating visual interest. Featuring ecodyed papers in vibrant hues of Brazilian Jasmine and Marigold, this artwork showcases a beautiful interplay of color. The vases are crafted using the traditional joomchi hand-felting technique, adding an element of handcrafted charm. The delightful combination of purple, pink, and yellow colors harmonizes beautifully, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the composition. Completed in 2024.

20 × 20 × 1.5

This richly layered collage captures the golden hush of early evening as a fleet of vibrant sailboats drifts across shifting waters. Using textured and translucent papers, the composition glows with saturated warmth—sunset oranges, deep blues, and twilight purples—inviting the viewer into a serene moment between wind, water, and the end of day.

Ikebana 2 16w x 16h x 1.5d
Mixed Media Collage on Panel

Inspired by the quiet balance and intentionality of Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana 2 continues my exploration of simplicity through texture and form. Handmade and eco-dyed papers layer to form a serene composition—delicate blossoms emerge from a stone-like vessel, grounded by warm earthy tones and a single persimmon resting nearby. The restrained palette and asymmetrical rhythm evoke a calm, meditative space where nature and design coexist.

Pepper Fish 24w x 36h x 1d
Mixed Media Collage on Panel

“Pepper Fish” blends calm and chaos in one quirky still life. The glowing flowers, fiery peppers, and tiny, oblivious fish invite you to notice the mix of heat and softness in your own life. This piece asks: Where do you feel free, and where do you feel contained?

Joomchi collage

6x6 unframed, 8 x 8 x 1 - All wood frame

Sunset captures the feeling of an evening sky — layers of coral, gold, and violet merging into one radiant glow. Created through the ancient Korean papermaking practice of Joomchi, this piece blends tradition and texture into a modern, painterly surface that feels almost illuminated from within.

Perfect for adding warmth and character to any space, Sunset is a small work with big presence. It also makes a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift — ideal for the person who already “has everything” but still appreciates something truly unique.