Thursday, January 22, 2015

Organic Circuits!

Howdy folks,


I just completed a new mini series of Circuit Topology drawings that include circles, ellipses and morphed organic forms.  This is a big breakthrough, because I figured out how to skew flat circles by translating their coordinates onto the gridded surfaces of 2-point perspectival planes.  It just took some patience and a little caffeine to figure it out, but it worked ~

This ultimately pushed me to use the grid as a structural device and allow the circuitry to become more of the focus. In Morphed Circuit, the grid is still there - it's just "invisible".  I'm excited to continue in this direction and you can expect to see more organic circuits!

Also, I will be leaving Minneapolis on February 1st!  I look forward to returning to my home state and going on grand adventures through the American Southwest and Europe!  I have submitted applications to four residencies in Marfa, Texas, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and Ballyvaughan, Ireland.  Wish me luck as I am being considered for these programs.

More info soon! ~Z



"Gyro Circuit"
Colored pencil on grid paper
6" X 7.5"
2015


"Manifold Circuit"
Colored pencil on grid paper
6" X 7.5"
2015


"Morphed Circuit"
Colored pencil on grid paper
6" X 7.5"
2015

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~ As a triptych ~


Tuesday, January 6, 2015

MN Monthly Magazine

Hey folks, check out this cool article, titled "Ones to Watch", featuring my work in Minnesota Monthly Magazine!  A big thank you to the MCAD faculty who recommended me for this article, as well as Mr. Quinton Skinner, who selected my work and wrote the article.  Beautiful job, Mr. Skinner!


~ Pick up a copy!  You can find them at Barnes & Noble stores in the Twin Cites ~