Aubade

Detail of the base of Aubade by Heather Page, a 77.5” by 20” monoprint on copper-gilded paper brushing over 12" square steel tiles etched with calligraphic text — detail, base

Detail of Aubade by Heather Page, a 77.5” by 20” monoprint on paper of dark copper calligraphic text looping over white lichens on a copper-gilded ground — detail, front

Detail of the back of Aubade by Heather Page, a 77.5” by 20” monoprint on paper in shades of copper of calligraphic text looping over a speckled bark pattern — detail, back

Reverb III by Heather Page, an art installation of large-scale prints on paper suspended from the ceiling of calligraphy, glyphs, and patterns found in nature — Untitled, Fantasie, Aubade, Canon, Rondo

Fantasie by Heather Page is a 60” by 15” monoprint on paper of looping calligraphic text in black and silver on a silver ground that hangs from the ceiling — Aubade, Fantasie

Aubade is part of my Reverb Series, a collection of large-scale monoprints inspired by the forest of symbols and synesthetic concepts in Baudelaire’s poem “Correspondences”.

An Aubade is a morning song inspired by the natural world, often characterized by a quiet, idyllic quality.

With its bright, shining orb and coppery tones, Aubade captures the brilliance of dawn breaking. I see a tranquil melody in the looping calligraphy that flows over its gilded surface and hear a lively bird-like counterpoint in its lichen and bark patterns.

When installed, Aubade reflects the light in a space and dances with its surrounding air currents. This silent interplay invites viewers to engage with the piece, fostering a deeper connection to their environment. My hope is that taking a moment to play with art will spark a heightened awareness of the sights, sounds, and sensations that surround them, which they will then carry beyond the exhibition space.

Media: Relief print, lithograph, and rubbing on copper-gilded mulberry paper

Size: 77 1/2” h x 20” w

Edition: 1/1

Series: Reverb