Sequential images form a series of experimental prints inspired by the amalgamation of 'Leda and the Swan' by Raphael and 'A Lady's Maid Soaping Linen' by H. R. Morland. You can see the addition of my own drawn nudes as exploded patterns in the background layers combined with the addition of photographic depictions of hands and eyes. I wanted to create a feeling of female power with the implicit sexual overtones depicted by writhing swans combining with the direct gaze and controlling grip of the 'Maid'. I have used a gradual layering of images to creating the collection of final designs, some of which will be overprinted with iridescent gold, bronze and space blue - using MERCK pigments.
Weyden Women
Terracotta Weyden Woman with Iriodin Bronze
These sequential images form another series of experimental prints inspired by 'A Portrait of a Lady' by Rogier van der Weyden. With these images I wanted to evoke a theme of religious devotion. The face of the woman is impassive, could appear subservient as she is looking down but hides strength of will . The demeanour of the subject combined with the solid layered patterns (again using a mixture of nude linear forms and repeat patterns of 'Isabel de la Porcel' portrait by Goya) depict a statuesque 'Madonna'.This sequence have been digitally printed and some pieces has been overlaid with gold, bronze and silver MERCK pigments (see previous blog entry MERCK Effect Pigments).
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