Santos: Santisima
Artist
Mark Calderon
MediumPyrograph on mexican bark paper
Dimensions29 x 21 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (73.7 x 54.3 x 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineSeattle City Light 1% for Art Portable Works Collection
A pyrograph is made by fabricating a branding iron out of metal into the desired shape, heating it and then burning the image into paper- in this instance, Mexican bark paper. Much of my inspiration comes from various cultures in which art is intrinsic to the society. I am interested in how it is used to further our understanding of ourselves in a spiritual context. –Artist statement