Title: Nylon and Lace in the Congo #5 out of 10

About the Work:

Each image explores the tension of being both inside and outside of society in the Congo where I grew up.

My childhood dress was fluffy and fun expressing the simplicity and innocence of childhood, in contrast with the danger, fear and uncertainty that marked my survival as a little girl during an escape from an uprising in the Congo.

This is an original alumigraph, from a varied edition of ten, this piece is #5 out of 10, on 100% Somerset rag printmaking paper. It is 22x30in with the image bleeding off all four edges.

About the Alumigraph Printmaking Technique:

The alumigraph is made from a collagraph that is built up with various materials. A thin sheet of aluminum is configured to the surface creating an alumigraph which is inked intaglio with black etching ink. The colours are applied using stencils and small brayers.

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Karen Cornelius holds the Copyright on all her artwork. No image may be reproduced for any reason without the consent of the artist.