AV-Ma, limited edition (16), blind embossing on Rives BFK, 36” x 48” each

AV-Ma, unique limited edition (12), blind embossing on Rives BFK, 22” x 30” each

This series grew out of my forest walking practice and a longtime desire to capture, in 2D, the graceful juxtaposition of groupings of sticks that I discovered along the way. Careful consideration began with foraging and continued through adhering and paying attention to direction, movement and negative space.

The original matrix was intended to be inked. An ink-less run through the press, to make sure there were no sharp edges breaking through the paper, turned into an aha moment. Early on, soy beans were added to the plate to eliminate undercuts (see AV Forestwalk). This particular print was used as a base for earth coloring.

Both print collections, with continued, new iterations, can be viewed at JK Studio, New Haven, CT.

Click on each image to enlarge. If the image looks inverted- keep looking - each surface is raised.