Mairin Hartt

Untitled 2 (Against the Grain) pen and graphite on toned paper and Duralar 11 x 14 in. My work explores the uncomfortable, sublime space between existence and non-existence. Microscopic forms and processes embody the relationship between emergence – life – and entropy – decay and disorder. By mimicking these processes, visually and conceptually, the images examine the relationship between these forces. I contrast colors, textures, and methods of representation to parallel this tension. Watercolor and ink are used intuitively, while pen and graphite provide detailed and controlled mark making. Mylar and glass enhance the fragile and ephemeral quality of the…