Chromatic Tissues

MOVEMENT SUSTAINED

The work developed from 2021 onward and is protected by BONO and international copyright laws.

 

Chromatic Tissues, 2021 – ongoing, gouache, washi paper, textile glue. Each tissue is part of the series intended to remain together as a singular artwork. The framing of the Chromatic Tissues is in progress. Meaning is contained within the materials, pigments, and framing. To learn more about this work in progress or discuss exhibition ideas contact: mariammanart@icloud.com

 

Each Chromatic Tissue is named after the invisible, ineffable qualities of life, in particular human life, enduring and transforming suffering to knowledge. This is made possible through witnessing beauty and remaining open to the manipulations of biological form through time. The works can be interpreted in several ways, including critical, political valuations distinguishing proof of existence through ‘papers.’ These artifacts acknowledging citizenry or personhood through self-evidenced physical expression are conversely formed through delicately bonded outgrowths of biological nature. The dimensional aspects of paper, often flattened, are formed into ripples, holding formations. The becoming from being are emphasized in this way of demonstrating a philosophy of interiority, positing subjective notions as mere side effects of deficiencies in awareness. Through deepening awareness, an individuated and shared communication of individual difference can relate through sensorial perspectives.

 

Synesthesia is believed to be present in 2-4% of the world population. This series aims to posit a higher of percentage of people who experience sensorial perceptions reliant upon developing awareness of the subconscious and somatic realms. Further interpretations of Chromatic Tissues could be a warning about human spirits, as a cautionary artifact to those who deny “others'” experiences of reality. In a world made of myths, each body becomes a needle and thread*. While truth has often been regarded as dangerous, heart-centered people carry an important choice to make regarding otherness.

 

One in a series of Chromatic Tissue works on Washi Paper with Gouache pigments. Aere (àere), (ære) serves as to have, honor, poetic reverence. This work focuses on the significance of sound and hearing. The series works with the sense systems of the human body in a synesthetic way.

 

One in a series of Chromatic Tissue works on Washi Paper with Gouache pigments. Aere II (àere), (ære) serves as to have, honor, poetic reverence. This work focuses on the significance of sound and hearing. The series works with the sense systems of the human body in a synesthetic way.

 

One in a series of Chromatic Tissue works on Washi Paper with Gouache pigments. Ambrosia suggested immortality as found through delight. The series works with the sense systems of the human body in a synesthetic way.

 

 

 

 

One in a series of Chromatic Tissue works on Washi Paper with Gouache pigments. Essencia refers to being or the underlying core of what creates character. The series works with the sense systems of the human body in a synesthetic way.

 

 

One in a series of Chromatic Tissue works on Washi Paper with Gouache pigments. Wer connects with formal and sign based contexts related to perception, usually an action of suspension, aura, and lifting up. The series works with the sense systems of the human body in a synesthetic way.