Original "Cabbage + Alum | Iron | Cabbage + Copper" Living Ink Painting 30x22 inch

This original painting, "Cabbage + Alum | Iron | Cabbage + Copper" measures 30x22 inch in size and was part of the show Living Inks at Sundance Resort in September 2020. This specific painting was made with a handmade cabbage ink that was modified with alum, iron and copper.

Medium: Handmade Living Inks on paper on wood panel

Size: 30x22 inch

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This new series of experimental paintings is an attempt to capture the soul of the mountain west through handmade inks and colorful landscape fields. These living inks were created by foraging for locally-sourced, organic matter and processing them to create a wide variety of natural paints. Foraged materials include plants, leaves, kitchen scraps, old nails, copper pieces, and common kitchen ingredients. Through a bit of chemistry and alchemy, the inks can be modified with a variety of elements, like vinegar, copper, alum and iron, to alter their color and attitude.

The inks used in these paintings contain no synthetic binders, preservatives or stabilizers. As such, they have a life of their own and may shift of change over time, which is completely natural. The paintings have been protected with a UV spray and a layer of cold wax medium. All fine art should be kept out of sunlight or extreme temperature conditions and these living ink paintings are no exception. The paintings may collect some dust - to clean it, simply take a clean rag to wipe it clean.

This painting is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. It is not to be used for any commercial purposes. The purchase of this product does not transfer reproduction rights and the image may not be reproduced, resold or used in any form without written consent.

© Bridgette Meinhold 2020