This Friday’s featured artist is Phil Stoiber and his paper lithography and chine-collé prints that contain maps!
In particular, his 2013 series of Ivory’s Rock prints contain subtle and beautiful blue maps.
In particular, his 2013 series of Ivory’s Rock prints contain subtle and beautiful blue maps.
From his Artist Statement:
"I am hurtling through space, swept by a current of time, sharpening my observant eye while riding the trajectory. Can I see a rocky ridge, a thriving tree, a fence post or weathered sign without questioning the impact of human occupation of the land? As the United States expanded westward from the original thirteen states, a national survey system allowed public domain of the territories. Handwriting by surveyors from a prior century overlaid on contemporary imagery prompts the questions: What routes do we travel on a daily basis? What impact do we have on the world we live in?"
"I am hurtling through space, swept by a current of time, sharpening my observant eye while riding the trajectory. Can I see a rocky ridge, a thriving tree, a fence post or weathered sign without questioning the impact of human occupation of the land? As the United States expanded westward from the original thirteen states, a national survey system allowed public domain of the territories. Handwriting by surveyors from a prior century overlaid on contemporary imagery prompts the questions: What routes do we travel on a daily basis? What impact do we have on the world we live in?"
See much more of Phil Stoiber's terrific printmaking on his website at philstoiber.com!
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!