Metamorphosis of Woman
Woodblock Print
April 2008
Printed on Japanese Awa paper
Size of original print: 20cms x 30 cms
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artlein, 3 months ago
The various elements come together to create a stunning piece – excellent!
Karin Taylor, 3 months ago
i agree
such beautiful form
creates the feeling of batik with this beautiful deep blue colour
pinkyjain, 3 months ago
This is so beautiful Elaine, awesome piece, love that rich blue color
Shanina Conway, 3 months ago
Whirli wow! This is stunning Elaine..love the lines and the deep blue!
Helene Kippert, 3 months ago
Fascinating work whirli
Sharon Hammond, 3 months ago
Beautiful work Elaine
Elaine van Dyk in reply to artlein’s comment, 3 months ago
artlein, thanks so much for your feedback – much appreciated.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Karin. It’s good to get other people’s perspective on this.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so much pinkyjain! It is rather a yummy blue, isn’t it.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Shanina Conway’s comment, 3 months ago
Shanina, it’s so good to get your feedback on this. It’s one of those “unpredictable” woodblock prints, where an effect happened that I was not expecting, but that made me really excited when it did happen. Unfortunately I only have one original, never to be repeated as it is a reductive print and most of the plate has now been chiseled away. The other prints are not nearly as interesting as stand-alone images, but I may still do something more with them.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 3 months ago
Thanks Helene. I’m delighted to get your thoughts on this.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 3 months ago
Hey Sharon, so pleased you like this. Thanks.
hilarydougill, 3 months ago
clever artwork, beautifully executed. good colour too
Elaine van Dyk in reply to hilarydougill’s comment, 3 months ago
You are very kind hilarydougill. I really appreciate your feedback.
Marion Chapman, 3 months ago
This is so beautiful. Reduction prints are so different to all other methods because you get one shot at getting it right. you got this one so right esp the colours.
Tonia Composto, 3 months ago
Oh my God this is just beautiful!!!!
Martin Derksema, 3 months ago
Wow. This is extremely good. This artwork is as steady as a rock. The beautiful pose, the complicated texturing of the female body, the contrast between light and dark: you brought those lements together in perfect harmony. The psychological dept is fascinating. This must be a very tough process of metomorphosis. The kind of mental change and cleansing that feel like dying and, hopefully, getting reborn again. Her body really looks like a coccoon and she must be exhausted by the inner process that sucks out the energy of her. This art really communicates with the language of the heart.
Bernd Jansons, 3 months ago
There’s a certain sadness and loneliness about the figure here, Elaine. Part of it comes from the pose and part from the choice of colour. I love the treatment of her hair which suggests a formality that is challenged by her nudity. A great image.
MaryO, 3 months ago
A stunning work, you can feel her exhausting.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Marion Chapman’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you so much Marion.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Tonia Composto’s comment, 3 months ago
Tonia, I’m really delighted by your response. Many thanks.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Martin Derksema’s comment, 3 months ago
Martin, it’s so rewarding to hear what others derive from what one creates, and for this piece I am particularly seeking the insight of others. Your response to this is fantastic and very much appreciated. I know there are many who experience the psychological metamorphosis you verbalize so aptly, and which I have tried to convey visually.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Bernd Jansons’s comment, 3 months ago
You are very observant, Bernd, and I am delighted that you picked up on these elements in this work. Thanks heaps for your feedback.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to MaryO’s comment, 3 months ago
What wonderfully encouraging words, MaryO. You cannot know how much I appreciate your words.
BillyLee, 3 months ago
Very nice. Woodcut, wow, I am working on two woodcuts right now, I only hope they come out as good as yours did. I also like the fact that you have printed in blue, its much warmer then the black. B
Elaine van Dyk, 3 months ago
BillyLee, I’m certain your woodcuts will meet with my expectations of your work, which is mostly fantastic. And thanks heaps for your lovely comment about my image here.
kipishiux, 3 months ago
Wonderful print – colours, tones, everything – super!
Seth Weaver, 2 months ago
Wonderful print with a great mood and flow of form. A very dramatic piece superbly done Elaine!
Elné Burgers, 2 months ago
Stunning print! Great lines and blocks of colour!
Elaine van Dyk in reply to Elné Burgers’s comment, 2 months ago
Your feedback is really appreciated on this work, so thanks again.
JanG, 2 months ago
Beautiful form and wonderful deep blues. I like how she looks as if she’s resting after the hard work of change, or maybe she’s just emerged from the trees themselves.
Elaine van Dyk in reply to JanG’s comment, 2 months ago
JanG, your feedback is most welcome and well considered. It’s so helpful, and really interesting, to receive comments like this, to learn how others perceive my work.
Solomon Walker, 2 months ago
amazing work!
Alessandro And..., about 1 month ago
love the intimate colors and the composition.
excellent work.