We had our crit a few weeks ago, and I was extremely relieved to finish this project. Before New York I had planned to print about 100 something prints for a final piece for this project, but alas the beaver press broke right on cue. But actually, it helped me take a step back and see what I actually wanted to do with these prints that I had.
I decided than with the consecutive prints, they really ought to be displayed in a book. I had thought of various things, but I really didn't want to use anything more than wood, newsprint and ink. It really had to be minimal.
We were to submit everything including our research with it a single sentence to describe the project. I decided to print 'end' on the front the go with the ideas within end grains of the wood.
'The celebration and mourning of a tree deemed too weak to use for furniture and product.'
Overall, I really enjoyed this project, but I think that it was flawed in that it needed a final product. Really I think the important part WAS the process, and meant to be a project that could be continued throughout our careers. I will definitely return to this project but...I think I'll give wood a bit of a rest for now.
