Johnathan Daily Swedish-American , b. 1974
What is the Difference Between Your First Breath and Your Last Breath? (series What is Not Life?), 2008
charred plywood, acrylic and gold leaf
100 x 400 cm
Series: What is Not Life?
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These diptychs, created in 2008, are composed on striking pairings of Swedish furu plywood. The black areas have been charred using either a gas pen or a soldering iron, while...
These diptychs, created in 2008, are composed on striking pairings of Swedish furu plywood. The black areas have been charred using either a gas pen or a soldering iron, while red elements are rendered in acrylic paint, and gold sections are finished with gold leaf. Spanning four meters in width, the works feature freely invented linear drawings that evoke flowing imagery related to natural materials and processes—such as fire, water, cosmic apparitions, or severed tentacles. The drawings are intended to interact with the unique grain patterns of the wood, resulting in a visually engaging and tactile experience.
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