"This piece presents a layered abstraction, with most of the underlying marks created
in ink, embedded between sheets of adhesive vinyl adhered to a cradled panel. The
composition, rendered in monochromatic tones, features intricate, organic markings
that seem to float beneath the vinyl’s surface, creating a sense of depth and
dimensionality. Delicate drips of lubricating machine oil run vertically across the
surface, interacting with the ink and vinyl, producing translucent lines that
cascade downward like controlled rivulets.
These oily drips add a dynamic, liquid quality to the piece, contrasting with the
ink’s more fixed, detailed textures. The marks within the vinyl suggest forms that
are simultaneously organic and mechanical, as though capturing traces of both
biological and industrial processes. Hints of sediment-like patterns emerge within
the ink, evoking images of fossilized imprints or submerged landscapes, creating an
atmosphere that feels both intimate and remote.
The combination of vinyl, ink, and machine oil creates a complex visual interplay,
where materials seem to be suspended in time, yet retain the fluidity of their
application. This unique layering technique invites viewers to peer through each
layer, exploring the hidden marks beneath the oily veil. The work meditates on the
intersection between nature and industry, permanence and impermanence, capturing a
sense of suspended motion and inviting reflection on the tactile qualities of
material and the passage of time within layered, evolving surfaces."
- D. L. Wye
Prints are produced on demand on stretched canvas, acrylic plexi, or giclee fine art paper in a variety of sizes here in the United States.
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