The Process: Part I
Have you ever wondered 'how' I do what i do?
Although not the same every time, my technical process of the printing and cutting stays consistent. Allow me to share.
I have a library of images that is ever growing. When I decide on a series I choose my best photographs with the most interesting angles, brightest colors and strongest contrast. (For ease of understanding, the images below are examples from my most current series, that will be installed in October.) Timeless Denver architecture and landmarks, with splashes of the west!
I use Photoshop to setup and layout all my images that will be printed on a 4'x8' (48"x96") sheet of plexiglass. Then I create a route/cut file that will determine the amount of pieces, shapes and sizes that will be cut from that one sheet. (the cut lines are in blue, the computer reads this file separately after the images are printed.)
-There is no rhyme or reason to the cut files for this series, merely that it allows me to be spontaneous and focus on composition of plexiglass rather than solely imagery.
The best part is next; I get what feels like a million printed pieces back, I lay them out on tables, as if a giant puzzle was about to be dominated. I begin to collage/compose. Collage time is sacred time.
Then...
You'll have to wait for Part II of the process until the next newsletter. Hint hint....Power tools and hardware from New Zealand.
With Grace & Gratitude to my lovely supporters,
-Maeve
P.S. To see these finished pieces, come to My Opening: OCT 14th!
Click this link above for more info and to RSVP.
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