S E N E S C E N C E
This series is called senescence, from the biological condition or process of deterioration that happens with age.
Recent works are inspired by imagery produced when I make prints in the field from spent flower blossoms. I collect and then arrange them onto my picture plane, and using the weight of my big, beautiful body - I dance to press them. These chromatograms reflect senescence taking place after peak bloom, when beauty has waned. Vibrant and voluptuous color shapes, textures, and a sense of movement are captured in each print. And though seemingly fleeting, I discovered that when backlit the original dynamism is revealed entirely intact. New paintings and drawings are my reinterpretation of this phenomenon.
Each chromatogram prints is naturally occurring pigments on paper or canvas. Some are analyzed using graphite. Others are iterations of the original, using paint or pencil.
Recent works are inspired by imagery produced when I make prints in the field from spent flower blossoms. I collect and then arrange them onto my picture plane, and using the weight of my big, beautiful body - I dance to press them. These chromatograms reflect senescence taking place after peak bloom, when beauty has waned. Vibrant and voluptuous color shapes, textures, and a sense of movement are captured in each print. And though seemingly fleeting, I discovered that when backlit the original dynamism is revealed entirely intact. New paintings and drawings are my reinterpretation of this phenomenon.
Each chromatogram prints is naturally occurring pigments on paper or canvas. Some are analyzed using graphite. Others are iterations of the original, using paint or pencil.
new derreen installation, 2019
Jersey City Studio, 2021
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