Thirteen 'painterly' monotypes were placed side by side in cylindrical form directly on the floor in descending height order from left to right. They each suggested glimpses of the landscape inviting the viewer to examine on a more intimate level. On reflection, placing on the floor rather defeats that suggestion! The number 13 bears no significance in this context and just represents the amount of monotypes produced. These have all been printed on handmade Japanese papers and unfortunately are not good quality clean edged prints. I am going to photograph all in a studio setting with the view to having a couple printed for inclusion in my portfolio. Should I wish to use this presentation format in the future, all originals would need to be professionally printed so as to have good, clean white borders.
Various numbers of monotypes were placed on the plinth. Once again, 'less was more'. Using one image and curling the two ends in towards each other presented a continuous circular view and also added a new dimension. I felt this was more successful as a 360 degree visibility gave access to the complete image. In addition the narrative could be extended directly to the shape of a tree trunk as well as the significance of the circle in Zen Buddhism. Each image is unique and can be exhibited in isolation. .
When displayed in this vertical, cylindrical format the printed monotype can be perceived as tall ceramic vases. I like the concept of printing the designs onto white china/porcelain pots which could be pieces of sculpture, alternatively vases for displaying flowers/plants. (One of the concepts I had considered at the onset of the project with the view to the work having a duality of purposes - printed canvas deckchairs with black wooden frames used or displayed in a domestic interior/outdoors in the summer months). The majority of the works have been created using a long horizontal format, so could not be used in their entirety as designs on deckchair covers unless cropped to vertical shape.
Below, is one image with ends folded in, viewed from two sides. This presents a strong form, although the paper is light in weight. As mentioned above the cylindrical shape changes where the two ends are folded in on one another - one becomes two!
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