Joy
In this piece titled 'Joy,' I aim to capture the essence of happiness and exuberance through an expressive female character. The vibrant yellow background and the bright colors of her attire convey a sense of energy and cheerfulness.
While her lively appearance suggests joy, this interpretation is open to the viewer's perception. The character's smile, while seemingly joyful, could also be masking feelings of shyness or uncertainty.
This ambiguity invites viewers to reflect on their own interpretations of happiness and consider the possibility that they might be misreading her emotions. The layers of ink and textured cotton paper add depth to the piece, creating a portrayal that encourages contemplation and connection on multiple levels.
Summary
· Medium: silkscreen print
· Layers: 10
· Paper: Somerset Velvet (300gsm)
· Frame size - H: 42.5cm W: 41.5cm
· Print edition size: 25
In this piece titled 'Joy,' I aim to capture the essence of happiness and exuberance through an expressive female character. The vibrant yellow background and the bright colors of her attire convey a sense of energy and cheerfulness.
While her lively appearance suggests joy, this interpretation is open to the viewer's perception. The character's smile, while seemingly joyful, could also be masking feelings of shyness or uncertainty.
This ambiguity invites viewers to reflect on their own interpretations of happiness and consider the possibility that they might be misreading her emotions. The layers of ink and textured cotton paper add depth to the piece, creating a portrayal that encourages contemplation and connection on multiple levels.
Summary
· Medium: silkscreen print
· Layers: 10
· Paper: Somerset Velvet (300gsm)
· Frame size - H: 42.5cm W: 41.5cm
· Print edition size: 25
In my series ‘Talking Heads’, comprising nine silkscreen prints, I capture a range of human emotions through expressive female and male characters. Each artwork, carefully crafted with ten or more layers of ink on textured cotton paper, explores the complexities of facial expressions and what they communicate. My aim is to invite viewers to question their perceptions of emotions.
As a neurodivergent artist, I'm inspired by the 'double empathy problem' theory, which highlights the unique communication challenges between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. My approach allows each character's expression to emerge naturally, creating an authentic portrayal of feelings.
The process behind these artworks is both challenging and rewarding. I focus on achieving consistency across prints through careful editioning. I digitally select and meticulously mix colors to match, layering inks to achieve the desired final tones. This attention to detail adds depth and dimension, particularly on the textured paper.
Each print is not just a visual experience but a thought-provoking piece that encourages viewers to reflect on the nuances of human emotions. Whether it's the melancholy captured in one piece or another emotion in the next, this series offers a glimpse into my perspective and invites you to engage with the art on a deeper level.
