The experiment with dots started with the series, Fish Moons with an attempt to create the atmosphere of water and to escape the rectangle frame. Even though I created another water bubble effect with dots in the new work, Wave for the printmaking exhibition, Marked by Water, I have not recognised the ‘dot’ significantly.
The dot appeared to me with its fascinating charm when I went back to work on my soft ground plate. Now I can empathise the feeling of John Baldessari ‘s delight when he was placing dots on people’s faces. Now I can understand Yayoi Kusama’s obsession with dots.
It is hard to define the meaning of ‘dot’ in my works yet as I just have started with it (with the delightful awareness). I mark dots for new exciting beginning.
After travelling Curve Gallery in New Castle and Warringah Printmakers Studio Gallery in Sydney, Wave will be shown at Angel Restaurant Gallery in Queenscliff in August.
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