So I FINALLY managed to find a way of transferring a photocopied image perfectly...using heat-transfer which is a really quick process and can be used on a variety of materials. I experimented with canvas and silk, although the silk took LOTS of experimenting; the timing varied depending on the type of silk and the size of the image!! However, it was sooo worth all the time spent (and money for the magic-touch paper) as the silk images are beautiful, and I love the transparency effect. Although they are still in the experimental stage, I really want to develop them into an actual 'piece.'
Inspired by the work of Jennifer Angus I created this canvas piece which uses pattern to seduce the viewer into a familiarity, and then to shock them out of that comfort zone when the subject matter becomes clear. However, I feel that the pattern almost makes the moths less 'real' as they are so still; compared to the experimental pieces which look like they have literally just flown and landed. Hmm...more experimentation needed...
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