Rain Dance

Clouds, rays of the sun and spirits dancing.

Lithograph copyright (c) Trevi Bennett 2012

Figure

Form and shadow sprinkled with low lights, expression and movement.

Monotype 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

Monotype

Layers of ink, highlighted brushstrokes, transfer techniques and cut velum paper create movement in this piece. The monotype process was invented by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-64), an Italian painter and etcher. Monotyping produces a unique print where most of the ink is removed during the initial pressing. Subsequent reprintings are possible and are called “ghost prints.”

Monotype copyright (c) Trevi Bennett 2012

Look

The difference between a monotype and a lithograph is with a monotype only one run, or pressing, is available. It is possible to re-apply paint to the faded image and run it again, producing a totally unique ‘copy’ of the original. Creating a monotype involves applying paints to a plexiglass plate vs lithography where etching on limestone is the norm.

Monotype on paper copyright (c) Trevi Bennett