Connections

Series Description

Step into the enigmatic world of our artwork series, Connections. Drawing on the mid-century modern technique of automatism, we embark on a journey where precision takes a backseat, chance is embraced, and... the mind finds solace in quiet meditation.

In this series, we deconstruct simple hierarchies within the act of drawing, allowing for equitable collaboration to reveal its creative potential. Inked markings slowly amass as artist, implement, and surface interact. Each stroke of ink, each spontaneous movement, serves as a conduit for the mysterious and the familiar to intertwine seamlessly. There's a palpable sense of connection that transcends time, tethering ancient wisdom with modern sensibilities.

As we immerse ourselves in these captivating images, we find ourselves drawn to decipher their meaning. Only to realize that in doing so, we uncover fragments of our own stories woven intricately into their tapestry.

“Contemplating human relationships, with each other and with our physical environment, sparked our Connections series. To consider drawing from a new perspective, we focus on the action and interplay. Barely holding implements and loosely guiding movement across the surface, brings heightened sensitivity to minute physical interactions that occur as the drawing takes shape. Reduced control for the artist allows greater agency for the materials in the markings we make.”

A variety of ink implements drag, graze and skip across a surface of fibrous recycled craft paper. Friction and the subtle topography of the paper’s structure influence the action. The surface, rather than passively accepting the ink, becomes an active player. Responding intuitively to the evolving composition, the artist occasionally injects an emphatic gesture. In this way, images slowly emerge. Once drawn, we transpose the images to the digital realm where they explore the impact of scale and color before we print the final works.