Transference, heat, black and white

 

This artwork was directly inspired by your own broad definition of  the printing processes. Searching for a new , fresh perspective I created a work  that with  its sculptural form  should stand out in the graphic media,  but by definition  is a graphic print non the less. Although I am using the process of iron branding that is a couple of millenniums old and polystyrene as my base material that is  almost a century old,  I think that the combinations of the two in a Graphic visual form is a new and interesting idea.  The nature of the method and material used gave me a new freedom of expression. The work is visually dynamic with its physical space and sculptural form.  Putting the unusual printing process aside,  the work is a reflection of the minimalistic art.  The work is created by stamping a heated iron matrix (over 120 degrees  C)  on to the polystyrene surface. In  transference, heat, black, acrylic paint is applied before the branding process to accent the basic contrast of black and white, and in transference, heat, white the contrast is achieved with the black scorned surface where the metal melted the polystyrene.  The two works of art function together as two opposite sides of one complete unite.