Artwork description:

Applying a comparative aesthetic to collage I am using new and archive plates to produce unique composite prints. This has resulted in an ongoing series of large scale etchings, which explore experimentation in structure, texture and construction of the print itself.

The Amelioration Series take physical subjects as their basis, to represent the human presence and its legacy. Although conscious of the footprint of human impact I am constantly aware of looking upwards, a neglected activity with our increasing fixation with our phones for direction and answers. The ever-increasing development above our eyeline, that which occurs outside of our consciousnes but which greatly impacts our wellbeing and ultimately our future existence. I concentrate on subject matter that is typically neglected from artistic representation.

Materials used:

A composite of hand printed etching plates on Someret Satin 300g 100% cotton paper