Printed Pictures: Artist research

Daniel J Fletcher

Daniel J Fletcher's work I think compromises of a lot of components that I enjoy focusing upon within my own practice - such as working with shape, the simplistic and abstract quality of his images, as well as the careful consideration of composition. In term of his process, I would say that he most likely draws the images digitally. Although, since he set up Yucca Press in Peckam - an independent risograph printing and publishing press - this most likely also plays an important role in his production process. I would like to experiment with producing similar shape based imagery within the printed pictures brief, but perhaps using a process that produces more textural interest such as mono or lino printing. 

Ping Zhu

Below is a screenprint Ping Zhu produced for the past ECLAF festival. The most interesting thing about this print is how Zhu has taken full advantage of screenprinting as a process - overlapping her two print colours to create great visual interest, as well as achieve a real sense of movement flowing throughout the image. I think this is a really appropriate example to look at within the context of this brief as it demonstrates how you can use two colours, as well as a combination of line and shape based imagery to create something that looks really pleasing. Another aspect to consider is her use of complimentary colours, both really vibrant - especially when placed next to each other - but when mixed together or overlapped produce a more neutral colour balancing out the image. 

David Lemm

I really like the process' and concepts David Lemm uses to create his work - drawing information from scientific diagramming and often gaining inspiration on the site of his subject. Expressing these concepts in an illustrative way produces this really interesting aesthetic - focusing on structure and composition, combined with beautiful formed shapes and texture to create visual interest. Although Murakami's work/life does not relate that much to science - Lemm's work is still also thinking about our relation to our surroundings and how we make sense of the world around us. I think applying this thinking to my work in relation to Murakami could produce a compelling visual aesthetic and concept.