The basis for this work is a monotype or monoprint made with a gelliplate and acrylic paint. A unique handmade and one-off work, only one print can be made of your design. The graphic printing technique and the paper used create all kinds of textures and effects. This makes it interesting to look at. It is actually an abstract work with letters and textures on the fluorescent yellow background, yet it is reminiscent of waving reeds at the water's edge at a warm orange sunrise. The deep black contrasts sharply with the white circle and the summer colours of the paint.
My name is Lida Bruinen, I was born in 1962. After years of drawing mandalas with colored pencil I was ready for more intense materials. In the past I worked with watercolors, but now I mainly choose to paint with acrylics, often in combination with collage. However,.. Read more…