Transfering

One of the inherent things about printmaking is the transfer of an image. Transfers are a consistent theme in my work. I think I have a thesis topic forming. I'm not sure how to put it into words just yet but i think it will revolve around the transfer of image and possibly printmaking...

that being said... I've been learning new transfer techniques in my TA class that I'm excited to play around with in my studio. The other day I tried wintergreen oil and acetone transfers. They essentially liquefy the toner on a photo copy or laserjet print and allow for a transfer when you burnish it against a paper or surface. (I'll show examples when I take pictures) I'm going to have the chance to do the demo on this technique and test my teacher skills....eep!

Another method I'm going to experiment with tonight is an inkjet print on a waxy surface that lets the ink bead and stay wet so it can be transferred to paper. (examples to follow) For these I'm playing with my "Polaroid" style photos in photoshop with some layering and collage. I'm trying to combine images from nature and urban settings and build a tension of loss and destruction.

Photoshop File

Ink Jet Print

Photoshop File

Ink Jet Print

My results this round were...ok...I think I needed to wet the paper I was transferring to first. That should help it absorb the ink better. Plus I need a better burnisher. So I'll try printing again, perhaps tomorrow.