“Nyx” is a painting in a series created in 2021. Each painting started with a scaled sketch of a model that was redrawn to simplify the features and flatten the image. The image was then transferred to a number of recycled paper bags using an overheard projector. Each stencil was cut out by hand and spray painted. The eyes and lips required several stencil to build the line and shape, and additional stencils were used to build up color and depth. The areas of light and dark were built up after the initial facial features were painted. Each stencil created an asymmetrical line due to over spray given the piece a unique geometric piece.
The painting is large size format, 30” wide by 45” tall, on Canson Edition Paper 212lb (250gsm), made from acid-free 100% cotton. The artwork can be shipped easily rolled up and unboxed let to unroll a couple of days before being framed or mounted.
Nyx is the Greek goddess (or personification) of the night. A shadowy figure, Nyx stood at or near the beginning of creation and mothered other personified deities such as Hypnos (Sleep) and Thanatos (Death), with Erebus (Darkness). Her appearances are sparse in surviving mythology, but reveal her as a figure of such exceptional power and beauty that she is feared by Zeus himself.
Specs
Title: Nyx
Size: 30 X 45 inches
Title: Nyx
Size: 30 X 45 inches