Friday, January 13, 2017

Friday Egg: Senescence

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

Deterioration with age. Ravaged. Worn. Plagued with problems, even some warts. Things fall apart. But the symmetry is dynamic and the colors are vivid. Age has made everything a little more interesting.

I abused this egg with etching, dyeing and re-dyeing, rinsing off and washing and starting again. The eggshell was not happy and not cooperating with what I wanted. I was frustrated with it and set it aside for a few weeks. Once I was able to not be annoyed with the egg I decided to play with the problems and see how much I could amplify and showcase the issues that are usually frustrating to make them the whole point of the design. I ended up really loving what happened in the end.

Happy Friday!

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

©Katy David 2016 "Senescence" Goose eggshell, aniline dye, ink, varnish

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