Happy to back at the printing press, albiet a much smaller , less substantial press. I feel I am ready to explore relief printing once again. I decided to play with the theme of the Magdalene, last week’s attempt was awful but I am more pleased with last evening’s results.
The Magdalene
relief print on paper
8 by 10 inches
I wanted to visually convey my understanding of the gnostic conviction that Mary M. was in fact a truer apostle than the rest in that she had actually witnessed both His death and His resurrection . Not to mention the profound relationship , physical or not, that the two shared. Her asceticism is in sharp contrast to the church of the “anointed” apostles.
The following is last weeks attempt, I guess I was rustier than I had expected. She looks decidedly Paleo not ascetic.
rejected print
I also cleaned up another print from last printmaking class. I think opening him up a bit added clarity. It’s a silly prayer card for a rain deprived LA.
Tlaloc’s Rain Dance
relief print on paper
8 by 10 inches
Have a great day,
Lg
Fabulous honey…..