I am enjoying experimenting with new formats for my work this year. I’ve kinda had a mental barrier to translating my work into other formats. Part of the challenge is that I see the ‘objectness’ of my art as being central to its impact. I find it endlessly fascinating to see the cut glass elements and understand it as an object with dimension albeit only 3mm worth.
My first foray into fine art prints working with Fine Art printer Paul Lane yielded lovely high resolution prints on Hahnemuhle bright white archival cotton rag paper. The textures and shine translated incredibly beautifully onto cotton paper and started my art print subscription offering.
Another approach I am now also considering is working straight from digital files. I start with rough sketching but then transition to digital format to get the precision line and form that interests me.
I have been reluctant to share these digital drawings. I guess because they’re not in object form. But as I’m experimenting with different formats I realize that there are other important aspects of my work that can be highlighted with digital prints.
Printing on vellum is something I have always loved. And I think it’s because they create this luminescent quality. Literally glow with backlighting. So a whole new way to play with light.
series sketching printing on vellum c Heather Hancock 2021
This creates such a lovely light glowing print.
encode test print on vellum c Heather Hancock 2021
Another completely different format approach is printing on raw aluminum. Letting raw aluminum reflect light and shimmer as substitute for glass. With a matte finish I think there is good potential for this to be an option for a more permanent format. I would love to see screen printed or hand painted elements added to create additional texture. And, this is another interesting new way to interact with light.
test print on aluminum c Heather Hancock 2021
test print on aluminum c Heather Hancock 2021