Lucy CROWE
Sacre Coeur
VCE Studio Arts 3 & 4
Artist statement: The ideas I explored in my studio process are based on the theme of concealing and revealing identity. This theme interests me as I have always felt self-conscious expressing who I am, and have always suppressed aspects of my identity to conform to social expectations, including my sexuality, feelings and aspects of my personality that I have always found considerably unique. Inspired by contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies, this artwork uses objects resembling masks and face coverings to metaphorically represent the idea of concealing aspects of identity. I used a range of paper techniques as I felt the texture and fragility of paper were effective in emphasising how delicate and impermanent the act of concealing identity is.
Also known as Giclee prints or bubble-jet prints, pigment ink-jet prints are generated by computer printers from digital or scanned files using dye-based or pigment-based inks. A series of nozzles spray tiny droplets of ink onto the paper surface in a precise pattern that corresponds to the digital image file. In dye-based prints the ink soaks into the paper, whereas in pigment-based prints the ink rests and dries on top of the paper surface.
Whilst the term is broad, pigment ink-jet prints have come to be associated with prints produced on fine art papers. They are the most versatile and archival method of printing available to photographers today. A wide variety of material on which an image can be printed with such inks are available, including various textures and finishes such as matte photo paper, watercolour paper, cotton canvas or pre-coated canvas.
