SHORELINES
I am currently working on a new series of prints using the concept of 'shorelines' as inspiration, utilising some of the processes and ideas I developed whilst making the 65 monoprints series last year. This means that I am using lino as a base and the individual prints are generated over a few months so they change over time through further additions of and interaction of the various ink layers. Therefore I'm never entirely sure of the final outcome for any print I make. I am using Saunders Waterford HP 638g paper for these as the extreme thickness of the paper provides a stable base for multiple ink layers.
The imperial size paper is too wide for my press so I have rigged up a press using a large board on the floor along with a 60cm wide garden roller....the barrel of this is filled with water to provide the weight and is reasonably effective, although not up to the standard of a dedicated relief press. However, this works for me and I enjoy the printing process along with the problems it poses me.
The examples shown below are all from 2019/20. I will update these as the project develops.
A draft copy of my concept for the catalogue can be accessed through the BOOKS page or clicking on the 'shorelines' book below right.
A short film showing the process of making the latest square format prints during my short residency at Yorkshire ArtSpace can be viewed on youtube here.
The imperial size paper is too wide for my press so I have rigged up a press using a large board on the floor along with a 60cm wide garden roller....the barrel of this is filled with water to provide the weight and is reasonably effective, although not up to the standard of a dedicated relief press. However, this works for me and I enjoy the printing process along with the problems it poses me.
The examples shown below are all from 2019/20. I will update these as the project develops.
A draft copy of my concept for the catalogue can be accessed through the BOOKS page or clicking on the 'shorelines' book below right.
A short film showing the process of making the latest square format prints during my short residency at Yorkshire ArtSpace can be viewed on youtube here.
examples of square format prints
examples of rectangular prints
more photographic images
