A “culture clash” combining the recognizable characteristics of a Japanese geisha (white face, kimono, stylized hairdo) w/ the colors, design elements & exuberance of the Indian continent, & voilà—an Indian geisha. The painting features an integral, permanently-attached frame w/ an additional elephant & colored & printed ribbons securing the canvas to the frame. The geisha’s face & hands are acrylic paint & acrylic ink; her kimono, hair, hair ornaments & the background is paper & fabric collage.