Original print. Selected and displayed at the Omnia Art Prize 2022 – one of Australia's premier art awards and exhibitions.
FOR SALE – Edition #3/15. Original limited edition print.
(Ed #2 Just Sold)
Signed and numbered by the artist.
Print size: 50cm(W) x 70cm(H). Image size: approx 38cm(W) x 50cm(H).
Medium: Premium archival ink on Hanno Art Plus - Silk, bright white paper. 200 gsm.
This piece belongs to the 'neon_ghetto_flux' collection of works produced in 2022. Titled 'playful' it is an extension of a linocut, based on the ukiyo-e genre, the artist produced many years ago.
"Reflecting upon ukiyo-e (Japanese art meaning ‘floating world’) I’m influenced by the flat perspective, compositional space, flattening of planes, and the abstract approaches to colour common with this genre. Integrating digital design approaches to highlight these aspects, I want to extend the ukiyo-e boundaries, to the point where designs no longer sit with the genre but may reflect upon the past style."
With ukiyo-e as a solid genre to emulate from, along with global influences, cultural diversities, and the technological advancing world, Simon wants audiences to experience ‘the now’.
"I love ukiyo-e. It's interesting. It gives you a real insight into life, society, love, culture, art, etc from a period of time now gone. The creators of ukiyo-e, are master artist in their field – they're to be studied."