Rain Dance

Clouds, rays of the sun and spirits dancing.

Lithograph copyright (c) Trevi Bennett 2012

Colors

The chaos of life contained in shades of experience. Rich hues mingle, absorbed in their own vibrancy, perhaps finding a complimentary dance partner. Possessing a unique resonance, the vortex of sound is often times seen in colors.

Lithograph copyright (c) Trevi Bennett 2012

Trees of Life

The direction taken depends wholly on the question: What kind of tree is your life? Is it full of sunshine, fish, clouds, or chili peppers? How quickly too the path may change. Roots firm in the ground, a trunk holding the body of life, limbs stretching for the stars.

Lithograph copyright (c) Trevi Bennett

Canyon

Lithography was invented by Alois Senefelder in Bohemia in 1796. Back in the day a smooth piece of limestone was used, hence the name “lithos” (λιθος) from the ancient Greek word for stone. After the oil-based image was applied to the surface, a solution of gum arabic in water was applied, the gum sticking only to the non-oily surface. During printing, water adheres to the gum arabic surfaces and avoids the oily parts, while the oily ink used for printing does the opposite. Effectively creating a ‘wash’ is the ever-looming challenge.

Lithograph copyright (c) Trevi Bennett 2012

Chop it down

With the edge of my hand...Jimi Hendrix is indescribable. This is a 3-plate lithograph from my college days. I used a xerox transfer to capture the essence of Jimi but ironically because it transferred opposite it looks like he is right handed. My bad, Jimi is definitely a lefty.

Lithograph on paper copyright (c) Trevi Bennett 2012