It Ticks as it Cools

"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

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