Finalist, Burnie Print Prize 2025, Burnie Regional Gallery, Tasmania

Title: Spectrum of Rhetoric

Size: 30cm x 122cm x 3cm

Statement for Burnie \ Spectrum of Rhetoric

Ancient patterns, seriality and a sense of movement combine as crucial ingredients in the work based around the triangle.

This work reflects studies into the rhetorical triangle with Pathos, Ethos and Logos, where colour reflects emotions. A sense of depth and shadows remain integral in the work reflecting light and shade and the layers of sound and thoughts within rhetoric. With a limited colour scheme, I also attempt to evoke contemplation as if listening to the many layers of sounds in a landscape.

My contemporary application of Japanese traditional woodblock techniques “Mokuhanga “ relies on all blocks to be hand carved and hand printed with a selection of barens and involving up to 60 blocks. Quality Japanese Kozo paper is an integral part of the print.