Mirror series

Mirrors are objects that convey two sides, and show one’s reflection. Conceptually, my images are revealing/reflecting one’s Self image or parts of ourselves that remain hidden. Using motifs of doubling, reflecting, and symmetry/asymmetry in my images also speak to what a mirror means and continue to be visual motifs in my work. In the Mirror series, Rorschach blots were an inspiration to use as a visual element, which of course is a reflection of its own form. Intaglio was a wonderful choice for this series since it capable of a wide range of visual languages. This gives the surfaces and marks needed in the Mirror series a richness and variety. The photographic component in the work came from photo sessions. I am interested in the bathroom and the idea of cleansing deformities, imperfections, and having the figure in a place of privacy and helplessness. All of the work in this series were combinations of digital inkjet on Honen paper, printed on using various traditional intaglio techniques and chine-colléd onto Somerset Satin paper. Between Wake and Sleep required an additional plate to create the embossed marks.

 

Swarm
Swarm – Digital inkjet, etching, aquatint, drypoint, and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Undercurrent
Undercurrent – Digital inkjet, etching, aquatint, mezzotint, and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Tarnish
Tarnish – Digital inkjet, etching, aquatint and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Slippery Disturbance
Slippery Disturbance – Digital inkjet, drypoint, mezzotint, engraving, etching, aquatint and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5”, 2013 — © grace sippy 2017
Slipping
Slipping – Digital inkjet, etching, aquatint, drypoint, and chine-collé, 5.5 x 7.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Bracing
Bracing – Digital inkjet, etching, aquatint, drypoint, softground, and chine-collé, 5.5 x 7.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Invisible Presence
Invisible Presence – Digital inkjet, embossment, and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Between Dog and Wolf
Between Dog and Wolf – Digital inkjet, etching,aquatint, scraping, burnishing, and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5″, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Fits
Fits – Digital inkjet, etching, engraving, drypoint, mezzotint, and chine-collé, 5.5 x 7.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017
Between Wake and Sleep
Between Wake and Sleep – Digital inkjet, etching, aquatint, drypoint, embossment, and chine-collé, 7.5 x 5.5”, 2013 – © grace sippy 2017