Ashley Perez
Preen I, 2023
Iron oxide on paper
12.5 in
31.8 cm
31.8 cm
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The process of creating the set 'Preen' pushed Perez to experiment with natural resources, “I used a hammer to crack the rock open, then used 80 grit sandpaper and combined...
The process of creating the set "Preen" pushed Perez to experiment with natural resources, “I used a hammer to crack the rock open, then used 80 grit sandpaper and combined the red dust with linseed oil and water to make a paste. I then used the dust without a binder; the dust needed an incremental and patient approach to achieve the final result.”
Preening is the act of straightening feathers. The word can also imply that someone is working to make themselves more appealing/ attractive.
Preening is the act of straightening feathers. The word can also imply that someone is working to make themselves more appealing/ attractive.
