Chinese Birdcages

During my past visit to Hong Kong, I was watching an episode on Chinese culture with my Mom at the Royal Pacific Hotel room in Tsim Sha Tsui. I really enjoyed hearing and connecting more about my culture and specifically the traditions involved. There was a time when people took their elaborate birdcages to tea houses and parks to share with their friends. They often hung them on trees clustered together with other birdcages and sat and listened to them sing....and hear the song.

This is my first attempt to create a collection of pieces I call simply. 'Birdcages'.

I've been having trouble using my scanner so hopefully I'll figure it out soon..but here's a composition created with ink, green and hibiscus spice tea, and acrylic.