This Note relates to the print Study in Purple, 1966
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STUDY IN PURPLE
1966
Silkscreen on M.G.Litho paper.
Description: First major use of transparent layers put on progressively to build up to a heavy toned colour. In this case, the first screen was an opaque magenta and white. Subsequent screens consisted of transparent blue, magenta and green.
Printed: By the artist in his studio workshop, November 1966. Printed in edition of 12, in 5 colours (see above for the order etc. AW).
Exhibited: Daramalen exhibition, Canberra, 1966.
(reviewed Donald Brook, Canberra Times)
Nundah Galleries, Canberra, 1966.
Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris 1968.
Qantas, Paris, 1968.
Tasmanian Print exhibition, 1968.
Christmas exhibition von Bertouch Gallery, 1968
Sales: 1.
Notes: This was the first use made of transparent overprinting to any marked degree. In Paris in 1967 I returned to this print and the larger Orbital I as a source of inspiration for larger paintings using acrylic pigments on canvas.
