Why print on clay?
Clay mono-printing definitely has a unique style and personality when it comes to texture and technique.
Using a slab of many wet layers of clay powder creates a foundation to paint on, carve into, transfer shapes and make patterns. Wet or dry colorfast tints are used to create the image desired in the print.
The layers of shapes, textures, and lines are embedded into the clay giving the illusion of depth that is fascinating. This process allows for many creative and innovative possibilities.
The actual printing process on the clay slab is very unusual. Using an archival material to print on, spun from recycled water bottles, the hand pulled mono-print takes on a life of it's own. Although the print will pull off the painting completely, some will stay on the clay. The magic of this spontaneous process is exciting as it is hard to predict the outcome.
Pulling a second or third print from the clay slab is even more unpredictable. Lost edges, partial shapes, and soft lines start to appear, even parts of a previous print will rise to the surface and be incorporated into the new print.
Clay mono-prints are unlike any other printing process. It offers new challenges and techniques which piqued my interest and inspires me to create original and unusual works of art.
Pat Orban
Clay mono-printing definitely has a unique style and personality when it comes to texture and technique.
Using a slab of many wet layers of clay powder creates a foundation to paint on, carve into, transfer shapes and make patterns. Wet or dry colorfast tints are used to create the image desired in the print.
The layers of shapes, textures, and lines are embedded into the clay giving the illusion of depth that is fascinating. This process allows for many creative and innovative possibilities.
The actual printing process on the clay slab is very unusual. Using an archival material to print on, spun from recycled water bottles, the hand pulled mono-print takes on a life of it's own. Although the print will pull off the painting completely, some will stay on the clay. The magic of this spontaneous process is exciting as it is hard to predict the outcome.
Pulling a second or third print from the clay slab is even more unpredictable. Lost edges, partial shapes, and soft lines start to appear, even parts of a previous print will rise to the surface and be incorporated into the new print.
Clay mono-prints are unlike any other printing process. It offers new challenges and techniques which piqued my interest and inspires me to create original and unusual works of art.
Pat Orban