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Michael Kirkman monoprints

We're delighted to be presenting this updated selection of Michael Kirkman's unique monoprints.

Michael explains how these one-off pieces of work are created...

“The nature of my work as a relief printmaker often creates small windows of opportunity to explore the art of the monotype. In between editioning or proofing linocuts I’m regularly faced with a slab or rolled out ink. Instead of reaching for the white spirit I recently started creating a series of monotypes.

I choose a heavyweight paper simply as I enjoy the sensation of pressing through soft sheet to solid glass - the contact seems indescribably satisfying. A thicker paper also prevents me from being to precious with fine line work, instead encouraging a grainier, sometimes broken line similar to that made by a waxy litho crayon.

My chosen paper is placed over the rolled out ink and I simply begin to draw on the reverse of the paper. I use whatever I have to hand to draw - pens, pencils, the end of a roller, the palm of my hand, a key fob - anything that will create a mark. 

As you draw you are almost blind to what is being produced as the contact is created between the hidden side of the paper and the surface of wet ink. As you peel back the paper the results are often a mess, though occasionally magic happens - your prayers are answered and you are presented with a drawing far removed from that created on the reverse. 

The drawn marks have a flattened appearance similar to that created when a drawing is screen printed, yet the line is rich in character created by the erratic way the grainy paper surface kisses the supper slick surface of wet ink. Every weighted contact and gesture with the paper is recorded as a unique irreversible mirrored mark on the hidden side.

There is a fragility to monotypes as they are easily overworked, whilst the medium rewards confidence and expression. I continue making these monotypes as they help me in my ongoing relationship with print as it continues to excite and throws up happy accidents and lessons are learnt. I can sleep at night knowing I have used up that otherwise wasted opportunity that is a rolled out surface of ink.”

You might also like to view a selection of Michael Kirkman's editioned linocut prints.

 

A Catch
Michael Kirkman A Catch •
A Secret
Michael Kirkman A Secret
A Small Rescue
Michael Kirkman A Small Rescue

Bather and Head
Michael Kirkman Bather and Head
Boy and Model
Michael Kirkman Boy and Model
Boy and Woman
Michael Kirkman Boy and Woman •

Boy with Animal Skull
Michael Kirkman Boy with Animal Skull
Boy with Nude
Michael Kirkman Boy with Nude •
Circus Nudes
Michael Kirkman Circus Nudes

City Boy
Michael Kirkman City Boy •
Cornered Owl - SOLD
Michael Kirkman Cornered Owl - SOLD •
Michael Kirkman ' Couples Gift' unique mono print
Michael Kirkman Couples Gift •

Cubist Dream
Michael Kirkman Cubist Dream •
Cubist Head
Michael Kirkman Cubist Head
Day Glow and Bird - SOLD
Michael Kirkman Day Glow and Bird - SOLD •

Dreamer
Michael Kirkman Dreamer
Duo
Michael Kirkman Duo •
Evening Table
Michael Kirkman Evening Table

Fisherman
Michael Kirkman Fisherman •
Flight
Michael Kirkman Flight •
Fly Catcher
Michael Kirkman Fly Catcher •

French Girl
Michael Kirkman French Girl •
Michael Kirkman - Girl with a Crop - monoprint
Michael Kirkman Girl with a Crop •
Girl with Curls
Michael Kirkman Girl with Curls •

Girl with Nude
Michael Kirkman Girl with Nude •
Greek Boy
Michael Kirkman Greek Boy •
Head Away
Michael Kirkman Head Away •

Head of a Girl
Michael Kirkman Head of a Girl •
Italian Fisherman
Michael Kirkman Italian Fisherman •
Italian Girl
Michael Kirkman Italian Girl •

Late Thoughts
Michael Kirkman Late Thoughts •
Life Model
Michael Kirkman Life Model
Looking On
Michael Kirkman Looking On

Manet's Parrot
Michael Kirkman Manet's Parrot •
Mule
Michael Kirkman Mule
Old Jug
Michael Kirkman Old Jug

Michael Kirkman - Parrot Tulip - unique monoprint
Michael Kirkman Parrot Tulip •
Passing Bird
Michael Kirkman Passing Bird
Semi-Cubist Head
Michael Kirkman Semi-Cubist Head •

Michael Kirkman - Shadow on the Wing - mono print
Michael Kirkman Shadow on the Wing •
Skull and Lad
Michael Kirkman Skull and Lad
Small Nude
Michael Kirkman Small Nude

Stage Props
Michael Kirkman Stage Props
Student's Model
Michael Kirkman Student's Model •
Summer Bird
Michael Kirkman Summer Bird •

Swimmer
Michael Kirkman Swimmer
Swimmers
Michael Kirkman Swimmers •
Table Top Landscape
Michael Kirkman Table Top Landscape •

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