When the water lilies are just blooming, you and your dearest friend are kayaking, drifting into a
quiet pond. The paddles dip into the water, breaking the mirror-like calm surface. The strokes
disturb the small fishes playing at the bottom of the pond awakening the turtles lying on the
fallen tree basking in then sun.
“What happened?”
The bravest turtle general finally couldn’t hold back his curiosity. He sneaked into the water and
followed your kayak. He stuck his head out of the water.
“Oh, it’s just a visiting tourist”....
But you. The world of dreams opens it’s door for you. You become a dragonfly lilting through
the air. You are immersed in this beautiful world, indulged in this melodious habitat. You are
lost in this peaceful dream...
written by JingYi Liu

"Once a Pond a Time" by Mary Ellen Sisulak
24” X 48”, Leather, stones, paint on wood panel