Haiku

This is small - 20x9cm. For some time I have wanted to try making a piece with an oriental feel. Watching Massimo Polello's video "Latest works" on youtube gave me the germ of an idea, and the impetus to get going. By the way, Massimo is one of Italy's leading contemporary calligraphers.
I began by trailing a line of pva onto the paper, shook some dry black powder paint on top, and left it to dry. Contemporary artists often value unpredictability and randomness in their work, so I didn't try to control the drip of pva too much. Later, I shook off the excess powder paint, and wrote the haiku. The red pretend 'chop' gives the attribution to the author, Bosho, with his dates, and the square was made up with my initials and the year. I really do think it is important to give viewers as much information as possible about the work. When I look at any piece I always want to know who said the words, and when, and of course who made the work. I am not extatic about the finished thing, but reasonably happy.