Monday, 25 November 2013

Dan McCarthy- Screen Printing


Dan McCarthy experiments with all forms of print-making to create stunning visual contrasts within his pieces and evoke a range of different feelings within a viewer.

The above image is one of McCarthy's more contemporary prints which overall portrays a more minimalist style than his earlier pieces. While he may be most widely known for his extremely detailed, intricate, layered prints, this style has a much more modernist edge to it, as each image features a black silhouette layered over a vivid yellow background. This is bold and striking to look at and creates an overall visually attractive effect.

Not only are the colour choices brave and aesthetically pleasing but the subject of the prints is also interesting to consider. McCarthy himself admits that he likes to focus on the unseen patterns, seeking beauty in things usually camouflaged in the urban environment. In this way, McCarthy is successful in creating unique art, using a process that can often be used to create quick, easy and uninspired pieces.

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