Jennifer's hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is referred to as the “City of Bridges” for its unique geography and the 446 brides which stretch over three major rivers, the Allegheny, the Monongahela and the Ohio. During the 19th and early 20th century, these rivers made Pittsburgh an industrial powerhouse.
The nameAlleghenycomes from Lenapewelhik haneoroolikhanna,which means 'best flowing river of the hills' or 'beautiful stream’.
Collagraph printing:
Collagraph printing is a really versatile printing process in which a textured plate is inked up and put through a press. Once the image is complete, ink is conventionally rolled onto the surface; in this instance, black iron sand from Kāwhia Harbour is mixed with the ink. Thai kozo paper is placed over the inked block, then pressed with a spoon to transfer the ink from block to paper to create the image. After drying, the Thai kozo print is adhered to Fabriano paper, using the chine collé method. Jennifer's one-off work.
Materials: Ink on paper, 24k gold leaf, earth pigment
