Wednesday, 19 March 2008



Page 79 - ebony and ivory, I immediately went to this ornament of the three wise monkeys, hear no evil, speak no evil and see no evil, so apt for today when sometimes one's first thought on black and white, go to racial issues! This ornament is ivory, bought in the early 50's in Hong Kong, and the monkeys are sitting on a little ebony plinth. More memories for me as this was my parents.

Black and white, so clear cut, but not! Great fashion colours, very striking. Black associated with evil, and white with pure. Black for mourning in some counries, but white in others. So many thoughts!

3 comments:

Barbara said...

Love that photo Kath. Great journalling.

willowthewysp said...

That is such a sweet ornament..im not a fan of ivory, but each to their own!
I do love the wise monkeys!

Shirley said...

Lovely journalling and a really original idea Kath.
Love that paper too and your journalling stamps :)