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Back in 2004 I did a series of prints focused on the heart, the things which burden our heart, and what that burden feels like.
It wasn't really a subject/idea that I really connected with, but rather a way to focus so I wouldn't be staring at blank plates/blocks with no idea what to etch/carve into them.
From my experience, Separation is a heavy feeling. Whether its 'caused by death, break up, a long distance move; if there was a bond severed it leaves a weight on the heart. Maybe the weight is not as much from the separation but lingering regrets and what-ifs.
The split/break in the image is from two plates being used. The reason for this was 2-fold. 1) It echoed the idea of separation and 2) the school didn't have copper large enough to fit the size I wanted. (though in hindsight, the split in image separates the weight from the heart making it (in my mind) less heavy feeling)).
It wasn't really a subject/idea that I really connected with, but rather a way to focus so I wouldn't be staring at blank plates/blocks with no idea what to etch/carve into them.
From my experience, Separation is a heavy feeling. Whether its 'caused by death, break up, a long distance move; if there was a bond severed it leaves a weight on the heart. Maybe the weight is not as much from the separation but lingering regrets and what-ifs.
The split/break in the image is from two plates being used. The reason for this was 2-fold. 1) It echoed the idea of separation and 2) the school didn't have copper large enough to fit the size I wanted. (though in hindsight, the split in image separates the weight from the heart making it (in my mind) less heavy feeling)).
Image size
585x1566px 259.63 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Shutter Speed
1/13 second
Aperture
F/3.4
Focal Length
5 mm
ISO Speed
800
Date Taken
Jul 6, 2010, 9:16:58 PM
Sensor Size
2mm
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The split was definitely an altering additive and I think it makes all the difference in this piece even though it wasn't something you could do much about.
Perhaps it makes the weight look less effective, but then again, having the heaviest of the weights appear at the bottom in its own compartment
lends more focus upon what that weight might represent and how it's JUST THAT HEAVY (conceptually) so pendulous that it needed to be contained in this way.
Just my thoughts.
I prefer the split.
Perhaps it makes the weight look less effective, but then again, having the heaviest of the weights appear at the bottom in its own compartment
lends more focus upon what that weight might represent and how it's JUST THAT HEAVY (conceptually) so pendulous that it needed to be contained in this way.
Just my thoughts.
I prefer the split.