DANCE

Dance #106 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches
Dance #105 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches
Dance #107- Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches
Dance #184 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 20 inches x 13 inches
Dance #187 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 20 inches x 13 inches
Dance #211 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 20 inches x 13 inches
Dance #242 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches
Dance #228 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 20 inches x 13 inches
Dance #227 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 20 inches x 13 inches
Dance #103 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches
Dance #112 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches
Dance #108 - Monotype on BFK;
Reeves Paper; 12 inches x 9 inches

 

The Dance series evolved from observing the human body in motion, and discovering a way to translate movement onto a piece of paper.

Inspired by automatic drawing (Henri Michaux & Zao Wou Ki) and Japanese Sumi ink drawings, I developed a monotype technique that captured some of the feeling of movement by layering transparent veils of lighter and darker lines and tones.

Using transparent and opaque inks with a wide variety of tools, I tried to keep the gesture of my hands as quick, spontaneous and deliberate as the dance. (Jan Serr)