The series of images tells the story of Anu, a young boy who lives on another planet where whales fly in the sky. The muted tones of the intaglio prints create an atmosphere of mystery and alienation, while the finely etched lines capture moments of intense pattern and detail against a velvety black night.
Hand-written passages complement the prints, telling a poetic tale that chronicles Anu’s adventures with flying fish, a bird-drawn boat, and a wise forever-growing giant. As the boy carries out an ambitious plan to acquire a pet whale, the dreamlike narrative questions the ever-shifting relationship between one’s desires and reality.
World2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Outside2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Rock Birds2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Fish Fly2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Cages2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Mountain2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Old Man
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Answers
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Pull2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Supplies2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Take-Off
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Clouds
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Destination
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Whales
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Secrets2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches
Pet
2012, etching aquatint, drypoint, 6 x 9 inches