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These kites, kiteforms and sailforms are inkjet prints on a variety of Japanese mulberry papers (washi). Some kites use papers with ornamental fibers or watermarks. Image design and editing software is Adobe Photoshop. I use Epson 4000 and 7600 printers with pigmented inks. I usually pre-coat my papers with transparent and gold Ink-Aid to improve ink reception. The forms are supported with split or matchstick bamboo, sometimes painted or dyed. In my most recent work, the shape of each form is born from a manipulation and morphing of a somewhat traditional shape, built and then observed in virtual space. Using software tools, the forms are divided into sails, then tilted, inflated, and skewed as if affected by flight and wind. The frozen form is further wrapped with imagery that suggests other perspectives on volume, construction or reflection, for example. Surface designs are derived from typography, photography and imaginary life forms. At close range it is easier to see the inherent dichotomy of image and surface. The images are detailed and sharp, the primitive paper is rough and fibrous. My interest in the fusion of new technology with traditional materials has propelled my investigation of the kite form and non-traditional printing techniques. Most of these kites will fly with proper bridling, many of my newer works however, are designed for display only. Thanks for taking a look at my work. For more information on purchase, or other kite or sailforms not pictured on this site, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Mark Millstein, March, 2008 mmillstein@umassd.edu home
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