Eleanor Rahim: Monoprints with Aluminum

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Monoprints with Aluminum

On Saturday I trotted over to New Jersey to attend a workshop run by Roy Kinzer. I've been to one of his excellent workshops before so I knew I'd pick up lots of information on the subject of the workshop 'The World of Aluminum and Golden Artist Colors' as well as other technical aspects of using acrylic paints and mediums. I learnt how to prepare an aluminum panel for paint application and adhesion and adhering a wooden support so the panel can hang. We also did a few monoprints using aluminum as printing plates. I think Roy may have got me hooked onto something! These were one or two minute sketches from imagination but I rather like the spontaneity and energy of them.

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Judith Wendell, Sacred Currents

“As a Feng Shui consultant and integrative designer, I look for specific representation and metaphor in artwork. The first time I saw a piece of Eleanor’s work, [Fluid State] I was struck first by its movement, which can be very effective in energizing a particular area of one’s life or business if it is placed prescriptively. The other aspect which I found potent, is her use of color. Color interprets the ‘five elements’ or what is referred to as ‘agents of change’ in feng shui. 'Fluid State' is primarily whites and blues - the metal and water elements. Metal represents virtue, communication, joy and creativity. Water is associated with wisdom, one’s path in life and finances. I immediately thought I love this piece and what a powerful adjustment it would make for my client.”