Metamorphosis of Woman

Elaine van Dyk

Metamorphosis of Woman

Woodblock Print
April 2008
Printed on Japanese Awa paper
Size of original print: 20cms x 30 cms

This is a reduction print, which was taken further than this stage, but I wasn’t as happy with the next stage as I am with this one. Only one print remains of this stage.

I am planning to attempt something completely different with what is left of the plate after it was carved out further.

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Metamorphosis of Woman by Elaine van Dyk
Metamorphosis of Woman by Elaine van Dyk
  • artlein

    artlein

    The various elements come together to create a stunning piece – excellent!

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    artlein, thanks so much for your feedback – much appreciated.

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    i agree
    such beautiful form
    creates the feeling of batik with this beautiful deep blue colour

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thanks Karin. It’s good to get other people’s perspective on this.

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    This is so beautiful Elaine, awesome piece, love that rich blue color

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thank you so much pinkyjain! It is rather a yummy blue, isn’t it.

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Whirli wow! This is stunning Elaine..love the lines and the deep blue!

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    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.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Fascinating work whirli

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thanks Helene. I’m delighted to get your thoughts on this.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Beautiful work Elaine

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Hey Sharon, so pleased you like this. Thanks.

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    clever artwork, beautifully executed. good colour too

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    You are very kind hilarydougill. I really appreciate your feedback.

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    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.

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thank you so much Marion.

  • Tonia Composto

    Tonia Composto

    Oh my God this is just beautiful!!!!

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Tonia, I’m really delighted by your response. Many thanks.

  • Martin Derksema

    Martin Derksema

    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.

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    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.

  • Bernd Jansons

    Bernd Jansons

    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.

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    You are very observant, Bernd, and I am delighted that you picked up on these elements in this work. Thanks heaps for your feedback.

  • MaryO

    MaryO

    A stunning work, you can feel her exhausting.

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    What wonderfully encouraging words, MaryO. You cannot know how much I appreciate your words.

  • Belinda "BillyLee" NYE

    Belinda "Billy...

    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

    Elaine van Dyk

    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

    kipishiux

    Wonderful print – colours, tones, everything – super!

  • Seth Weaver

    Seth Weaver

    Wonderful print with a great mood and flow of form. A very dramatic piece superbly done Elaine!

  • Elné Burgers

    Elné Burgers

    Stunning print! Great lines and blocks of colour!

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Your feedback is really appreciated on this work, so thanks again.

  • JanG

    JanG

    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 replied

    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

    Solomon Walker

    amazing work!

  • Alessandro Andreuccetti

    Alessandro And...

    love the intimate colors and the composition.
    excellent work.

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    Gorgeous blues.

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    Featured in Works on Paper

  • Nikkitta

    Nikkitta

    stunning use of lines. congrats on the feature.

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Excellent.

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    Love this image.
    I have used it as the avatar for the latest challenge in Works on Paper. Hope you are ok with this.

  • RiSH :

    RiSH :

    This is very nice … :) I like the style of your work.

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Much appreciated, React Global!

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Strong work with the limited colors and that blue works great

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thank you CanDuCreations – I really appreciate your feedback.

  • calves

    calves

    wonderful work, Elaine!!!

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thank you so much for your feedback, Claudia.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Antanas, thank you very much for commenting – it’s much appreciated.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    amazeing;

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great work !

  • Elaine van Dyk replied

    Thank you Sylvia.

  • metronomad

    metronomad

    this is a fantastic piece.

  • RebeccaWeston

    RebeccaWeston

    Absolutely fabulous !! XX

  • emel

    emel 3 days ago

    very beautiful teqnique…lovely

  • Elaine van Dyk replied 3 days ago

    Emel, once again, thank you so much for all your encouragement. You’ve made me quite enthusiastic about getting back into my printmaking.

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