This surprisingly simple piece grows more complex everyday. Dire is truly a piece that grows with the viewer. Slight color shifts, hints of light and shadow give way to pushing and pulling planes of space. Slowly shape turns into form, and form falls back into shape. Unlike some of the more aggressive work such as “Absolve” which commands the viewers eye and takes control over its surroundings. Dire sits and contemplates. Asking the viewer to do the same.

The image is created from text. Which is then manipulated using a computer program. To create an abstract object that shows indications of dimensionality. The picture plane allows for some creative interpretations of volume, space, and form. Creating and manipulating three-dimensional structures that would be impossible to reproduce in real world settings. Working this way I am able to distort, and show the plastic nature of representing space on a flat surface. I can push and pull it anyway I want.

Dire was printed on an Epson 2200, on Matte Heavyweight Paper. With rich dense blacks and bright highlights this work has a remarkable sense of depth. The quality of the blacks even surpasses the blacks achieved from my first love, lithography. Framed with Tru-Veiw conservation clear glass to protect those colors from shifting, and extend the already long life of the work. (Epson says 80 years.) Matted with thick 8ply mat board! And a flat black frame. Ready to hang!

Dire was created to be digital output. This piece is by no means a reproduction of an existing work of art. 100% original. The file has been destroyed, after one printing. I keep precise records and if sold a copy of these records will be included, along with a certificate of authenticity.