There is ‘A Time for Everything …’

'Cointreau' Still-Life on Shoebox Paper by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch ©2013

Once upon a time …

… an older compositional work went through several metamorphic art technique processes in order to be transformed. The original inspired cubist-influence image was reproduced onto a black tonal copier film transparency. This was then used to create a photographic screen-print stencil form via a light exposure technique. It’s owner, once happy with a satisfactory screen image result (i.e. not too thick, not too thin so the fine newsprint text would print OK ~ this took a couple of time consuming and costly efforts BTW), then began to experiment with direct hands-on screen-printing the photographic stencil image, onto various selected paper and fabric surfaces.

Still-Life Cointreau on Shoebox Paper is a ‘unique state’ image, screen-printed with black water-based screen-printing ink onto an irregular sheet of recycled paper. The paper's former state was once scrunched up but now flattened out, wrinkles and all.  It is a natural organic type of textured light tissue paper, found in owner's acquired shoe boxes at the time.

This newly transformed composition pulls the work even further toward it’s Cubist intent.

• “The Cubist painters rejected the inherited concept that art should copy nature, or that they should adopt the traditional techniques of perspective, modeling, and foreshortening. They wanted instead to emphasize the two-dimensionality of the canvas. So they reduced and fractured objects into geometric forms, and then realigned these within a shallow, relief-like space. They also used multiple or contrasting vantage points.” ~ Cubism (metmuseum.org)

• “In Cubist artwork, objects are analyzed, broken up and reassembled in an abstracted form—instead of depicting objects from one viewpoint, the artist depicts the subject from a multitude of viewpoints to represent the subject in a greater context.³” ~ Cubism, From Wikipedia

There is ‘a time for everything …’
This work has never appeared before in the public arena until this month – October, 2013. After another minor transformation for it's presentation, i.e. mounted onto a 16″ × 12″ canvas for hanging, the work has made it’s debut at the Cairns Regional Gallery. It is being exhibited and is for sale (via the silent bidding process), as part of their Annual Fundraising event ~ ‘The Affordable Art Auction’ 4 – 18 October, 2013.

'Cointreau' Still-Life on Shoebox Paper by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch

 Mounted print with border |Redbubble

'Cointreau' Still-Life on Shoebox Paper by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch

   Framed Print |Redbubble

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Vessel Scape

Vessel Scape is a subtle minimalist abstract artwork in mixed media.
This is my work entry in the 'Hidden Treasures', annual fundraiser Postcard Show, Cairns Regional Gallery, Dec.2nd - 11th. 2011. All exhibiting diptych format Postcard works are sold by the Silent Auction process.
(Bids to close 2.30pm for 3pm Auction Sunday 11th Dec.)

Continuing on with my vessel theme for this annual event, the work investigates spatial and ethereal qualities, relationships between physical and non-physical realms, spaces between, states of stillness and an in-between knowing.

Vessel Scape - Diptych: 2 (8×6inches).

Medium: pastel, charcoal, gesso, ink; 

 Support: Arches 300gsm rag paper,
MDF board backing support.

POEM
Notions/thoughts -  
Oft times we linger
In that space
Between
Neither here, nor there
Nor anywhere really
Sitting quietly, meditating
Not striving, just arriving
Being here and now
With presence of
An awareness
Of a life-giving breath
Of spirit
Being

In a physical world

There is a strong sense
Of the sublime
In the inner quiet
In the calmness 
Of spatial
The ethereal
- Qualities of floating
Delicate
Light
Spaciousness

Consciousness/light
Traces
Physical contour markings
Over implied grid coordinates
Passages
Meeting points
Connections
Relationships
Inferred
In time/distance
Traveled
Touched

Spaces between
Stillness,
Knowing-ness
Presence
In spaces between.

 ©Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch

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Vessel Scape by K.Madsen-Pietsch
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• A wide selection range of *Vessel Scape print products are available at my RedBubble Gallery store. 

Vessel Scape by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch
Tote Bag
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Vessel Scape by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch
Framed example
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*Edited/Updated
~ 4.12.2011
~ 1.09.2014
~ 6 Feb. 2018

Rhythm and Rhyme - Hidden Treasures

Note - This is an edited re-post from 2009-10-28 because Blogger (Google) stuffed up/lost a lot of my previous posted images and now Blogger error malfunctions are not allowing me to update them. 8 (

'Rhythm and Rhyme' by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch ©2009

The artwork Rhythm and Rhyme was made for the 'Hidden Treasures' Postcard exhibition at the Cairns Regional Gallery (their annual fundraiser) held Oct 23 - Nov.6, 2009. 

Artwork details - Mixed media on gessoed board. Diptych, size 2 x (5" x 7").

Rhythm and Rhyme by Kerryn Madsen-Pietsch, ©2009. Mixed-media, collage on board 

Photo - First night session of the work in progress in my studio gallery.

Work in progress in my studio gallery.

About the 2009 Exhibition
Approximately 105 invited artists were involved with all the works displayed in alphabetical order in single file around the room.  On the finale night Friday Nov 6, the closing silent bid time is at 7.30 pm. The last silent bidder's no. written on the bidding card displayed underneath the work will be the new owner of this work. 50% of the finale bidding amount will be donated to the Gallery.

Generally a fun social finale night though sometimes as witnessed in previous years, is mingled with some hissing and yes, even cat fights amongst friends and complete strangers towards the end, as people desperately try to get a last bid on a favoured artist's work or two, hoping to add to their art collection.

 Rhythm and Rhyme is available in various print formats at my RedBubble Gallery.

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