Artwork Description
Seen through a veil of rippling water, the artist's own submerged figure emerges and disappears beneath shifting reflections in this evocative print by Kristen McClarty. The composition captures a fleeting moment in which light, water and body become inseparable, transforming an observed scene into an exploration of perception and presence.
Created as a screen print from a hand-carved woodblock and printed on Fabriano Rosaspina paper, Chasing Light reflects McClarty's fascination with the constantly changing patterns created on the water's surface. Soft blush tones, silvery greys and flowing linear marks describe the movement of reflected light while the suggestion of a human form beneath the surface introduces a quietly personal dimension. Balancing representation and abstraction, the work invites viewers to slow down and consider the beauty found in transient moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
Keywords: submerged figure, figurative print, water reflections, contemporary printmaking, self-portrait
