Dorothy Napangardi

Salt on Mina Mina

2005

handmade paper 33 1/2 x 23 1/2 in ; 85.1 x 59.7 cm

handmade paper 33 1/2 x 23 1/2 in ; 85.1 x 59.7 cm

acrylic on linen on panel 11 1/4 x 10 1/4 in ; 28.6 x 26 cm

acrylic on linen on panel 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in ; 28.6 x 28.6 cm

oil on canvas

Oil on wood, 2007 Handsigned by the artist in pencil LCD4510

Suzanne Caporael 735 (honey), 2018 Oil on linen 30 x 20 inches 76.2 x 50.8 cm Signed and dated: "CAPORAEL 2018" (verso) -- Caporael continues her profound exploration of the nature...

This is a beautiful layered, mixed media piece using acrylic ink, salt water and salt crystals, on unprocessed photographic paper. The video shows the salt crystals shimmering on the paper when light reflects off it. This piece conjures up a beautiful imaginary world. The layering of works, creating depth, process and nature are important elements of the artist' work . For example, salt crystallization has been used on found objects and encrusted on photo based works on paper. The salt crystallization process is similar to preserving some objects, while disintegrating others with time. By incorporating salt crystals onto the photo based paintings, the image presents a mystical otherworldly feel, capturing and refracting light and the slippage of time. 20x24 in. Signed en verso. Singular piece. Art exclusively at gallery. Inquire to view series, collection. Inquire to commission projects. Framing available. --- Christine Nguyen is a Los Angeles based artist. She received her B.F.A from California State University, Long Beach and M.F.A from University of California, Irvine. As an artist, she is inspired by literature, science, nature, astronomy, geology, marine biology. Using photography’s processes as a point of departure, Christine Nguyen’s pioneering spirit led her to begin manipulating negatives and onward–creating her own by cutting, layering, and adding on. Nguyen’s subsequent explorations embrace drawing...