Tashi Draper

"Movement has always defined my life, so breaking my knee and becoming housebound left me feeling like a caged bird. Watching birds outside my window, I felt their freedom deeply, and with my spouse’s encouragement I began translating that sensation into line through drawing and lino carving. As I carved, each line revealed the sweep, lift, and delicate power of flight—offering a sense of freedom even while I could not walk. Though my leg has healed, I continue to feel the flowing movement of birds in every print, and I hope these healing lines of flight resonate with you."