24.5. — 16.6.2024

I got round copper plates. I decided to go with these.

Printmaking is a tough business. You can’t undo what you’ve done.

One layer of paint requires another to cover itself. The eye is trained to look for mistakes. I’ve strived for perfection but have had to cover up smudges.

The studio was cramped at times, but my mind was filled with space and distance.

The copper plates were heavy to handle but when I used them to move the colour to float in the emptiness of the paper I was light and happy for a moment.

I remembered the beginning of life and made creatures that would become no one’s ancestors.

The exhibition features intaglio prints from 2022-2024, made with contemplation, layer by layer.