Lung Curtain

 

 

Close up of base layer
I mixed the paint colour in small quantities as I went along, this made for colour variations which is a feature that I wanted in the design. This is something hand made and though I wanted to keep it uniform to an extent, it was all printed and colours all mixed by eye, nothing measured, this is part of its natural variation. Human error.

Test print with alternative colour way.

The curtain is about 7ft long so was challenging to set up with enough space to lay it all out and also to comfortably reach all areas to hand press. I got quite a nice rhythm going once I'd set it out. I needed to do it in my own space rather than print room as it couldn't be moved whole drying so as not to smudge the prints. And it took a few days to complete.

Close up in progress. I like how the base print in pink has lighter patches in places, gives a feeling of trancluceny and texture. The general variations that make it uniform AND unique. The simple, meditative enjoyment of repetitive practice. I've been told I must be very patient to work in this way. I find this bit the most enjoyable part. Of having an idea and direction and the manual work of bringing it into reality.

Close up in situe at the open window in a breath of spring.

Full length veiw 

Aside from the carving time and test prints it took me around 16 hours to hand print this ready made curtain with my two block lino design.