Hope Is Alive #46 Original

Add a meaningful, one-of-a-kind accent to your gallery wall with this 13 × 14-inch mixed-media heart collage by Oklahoma artist Katherine Sanders.

A three-dimensional multicolored heart rests on white collaged paper, surrounded by a piece of handmade light-purple marbled paper used as a mat. The artwork is finished in a gold frame and displayed under glass, giving this richly textured piece a polished, dimensional presence.

Hope Is Alive Series

Created in the summer of 2025, this series began during a playful weekend in the studio. Katherine revisited paintings, paint palettes, and handmade marbled papers she had collected over many years, giving herself the freedom to experiment, make mistakes, and create without expectation.

Some of the papers and paintings used were nearly 30 years old. These treasured pieces from the past were brought into the future, reframed, and newly appreciated. Every heart in the series is unique, made with handmade marbled papers, studio paint, and painted papers. Many are sculptural, with unusual textures and details that reward a closer look.