A study in shades of grey, this original artwork is inspired by an icy winter and Japanese simplicity.
Working with a limited palette
In an age where more is more, I tend to enjoy creating artwork that is simple, quiet and calming. This diptych was an exercise in working with a very limited palette: white, grey, black. For me, it conjures up a wintry feeling… I can imagine looking through layers of ice when I look at this piece.
Using my very thin monotype prints, I built up layer upon layer, sometimes partially obscuring what I originally intended. I find that my work is a process of exploration, where the end result is partly planned, partly happenstance.
I titled this diptych “Kogareru (Languish)”. It combines monotype printing, collage and stitching, and is mounted on a wood panel base. The overall piece is 20″ x 48″ x 1.5″ and was purchased in 2022 at the Northwind Art gallery in Port Townsend, WA.
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”
JOHN STEINBECK
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