Printmaking
Printmaking, with its myriad techniques such as etching, linocut, and screen printing, offers artists a remarkable degree of versatility and creative expression. The medium's importance lies in its inherent flexibility, allowing artists to experiment, adapt, and explore new avenues of artistic exploration. With printmaking, artists can push boundaries, manipulate materials, and produce multiple variations of their work, embracing the potential for unexpected outcomes while honing their technical skills. The medium's ability to adapt to various styles and concepts empowers artists to embrace new perspectives, foster innovation, and continually evolve their artistic practice, making flexibility an essential aspect of an artist's journey.
Ocean Plastic
This series of art comprises mono prints created through the techniques of serigraphy and lithography. Centered around the theme of sustainability, the artworks aim to raise awareness about the issue of plastic waste generated by humans. Despite the challenging subject matter, the artist employs bright colors to engage viewers in a playful manner, inviting them to confront the topic with curiosity and open dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of the environmental impact of plastic consumption.
The Bittern and the Schuylkill River
This group of monoprints delves into the historical context of Philadelphia and its connection to the Bittern, a native bird that began disappearing as the city developed in the late 1800s. Thomas Rush's renowned artwork, "Allegory of the Schuylkill River (Nymph and Bittern)," serves as inspiration, and a reproduction of it can be found behind the Philadelphia Art Museum. The monoprints were created using a combination of photography in Fairmount Park, stencils, and multi-layered lithography techniques, resulting in a richly layered exploration of the relationship between art, nature, and the historical legacy of the Schuylkill River area.
Forbidden Drive
This set of linocut mono prints pays homage to the artist's appreciation of nature, specifically centered around the Wissahickon Trail in Philadelphia. The prints feature a heartwarming scene of a father and a baby deer, capturing a tender moment in the serene and picturesque surroundings of the trail. With their intricate linocut technique, the artist skillfully brings to life the beauty of the local landscape, celebrating the artist's connection to their hometown and their deep reverence for the natural world.
Wissahickon Valley
This group of reduction prints captures the enchanting foliage of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, focusing specifically on the graceful beauty of ferns. The artist's deep connection to the park, nurtured through years of hiking in the Wissahickon Valley, serves as inspiration. The prints explore the theme of the enduring and consistent forms found in nature, celebrating the timeless elegance and resilience of the park's flora through intricate and skillful reduction print techniques.
Heritage
This group of linocut mono prints pays tribute to the artist's mother and aunt, drawing inspiration from a cherished photograph capturing their childhood in Philadelphia. Reflecting the strong bond between family and the city, the prints serve as a nostalgic portrayal of the artist's roots. With three generations of the artist's family residing in Philadelphia, these prints commemorate the enduring legacy and deep connection that spans across generations, celebrating the artist's familial ties and the rich history shared within the city.
Sun Through the Trees
This set of lithographs showcases a captivating image created from a photograph taken on Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park. Through the meticulous process of lithography, the artist has translated the scenic beauty and essence of this iconic location into a series of visually compelling prints. Each lithograph captures the allure and tranquility of Forbidden Drive, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the atmospheric charm of Fairmount Park and appreciate its natural splendor through the artist's skilled interpretation.
