Memory Imprint
Memory Imprint (Whitney Houston) is a series of prints about the disconnection between the idealized/idolized individual, their reality, and our projected illusions. The juxtaposition and unpredictability of the printmaking practice generates an image that makes possible an endless play between presence and absence, inscription and erasure, appearance and disappearance.
Three editions of 12 prints in multiple techniques on Arches Cover White paper measuring 15” x 22” are encased inside a specially designed portfolio box in gold leaf. View PDF »
THE MESSENGERS
THE MESSENGERS are sea creatures that have taken human form to march from the Gulf of Mexico to Washington DC to demand better environmental protection for coastal waters. This series (subtitled 20,000 Leagues to Washington) is comprised of 21 aquatint etchings with embroidered thread.
Each plate is sized variably—all printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate paper. Five editions of 16 prints measuring 11” x 15” are encased inside a specially designed portfolio box. Three larger prints measuring (1) 30” x 22” and (2) 22” x 15” are in an edition of three. View PDF »
Mamie/Chicago
Mamie grew up in the Jane Addams Homes on the south side of Chicago. Although she no longer lives there, she still calls this place home. Video stills and photographs from this project were made into zinc plate etchings that underscore the alienated setting and vanishing buildings.
Five editions of 10 aquatint etchings with chine-collé on BFK Rives paper measuring 10.5” x 8” are encased inside a specially designed portfolio box. The title page includes a USB drive with a 3:13 minute video of an interview conducted with Mamie Rogers. View PDF »
MTR
These works on paper highlight the stages of the disappearing mountains in Appalachia due to coal mining and also demarcate the unearthly blemishes left behind from a satellite's perspective. Visual elements for this project are based on Google Earth images of the mountains in West Virginia.
Three editions of 8 photolithograph prints with carborundum on Arches Cover White paper measuring 30” x 22” are encased inside a specially designed portfolio box. View PDF »