Palimpsests
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word palimpsest means:
1. A manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing
2. Something reused or altered, but still bearing visible traces of it's earlier form.
A good buddy of mine, who is a whiz at the English language pointed out to me that this is a very good description of my work. I had never heard the word, but he is spot on. I have long been interested in calligraphic marks that are layered and obfuscated, combining automatic drawing with a more conscious editing process. To that end, here are my latest batch of paintings.
1. A manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing
2. Something reused or altered, but still bearing visible traces of it's earlier form.
A good buddy of mine, who is a whiz at the English language pointed out to me that this is a very good description of my work. I had never heard the word, but he is spot on. I have long been interested in calligraphic marks that are layered and obfuscated, combining automatic drawing with a more conscious editing process. To that end, here are my latest batch of paintings.
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| Samsara - acrylic on canvas - 29.5"H × 37"W - see more info |
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| Samsara - detail |
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| Wonderland - acrylic on canvas - 29"W × 36.5"H - see more info |
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| Wonderland - detail |
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| Squash Blossom - acrylic on canvas - 26"H × 31"W - see more info |
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| Squash Blossom - detail |
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| Luxor - acrylic on canvas - 25"H × 31"W - see more info |
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| Luxor - detail |
