Nocturne

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 — Canon, Rondo, Nocturne

Rondo by Heather Page is a 74” by 38” relief print, rubbing, and drawing on paper of calligraphic marks and looping text dancing over a dappled silver ground — Rondo, Nocturne

Serenade by Heather Page is a 72” by 18.25” intaglio & relief print on aluminum-gilded paper of black calligraphic text looping over the right half of the piece — Rondo, Nocturne, Serenade

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

A nocturne, in the realm of music, is a composition meant to be performed during the late hours of the night. The title of this piece alludes to the tranquil, waltz-like rhythm that I perceive in the calligraphic text gracefully looping across the print. This black tracery of text over a silvery ground further evokes a sense of tree branches silhouetted against a moonlit sky.

Nocturne is the second in a duet of aluminum-gilded monoprints crafted from a single piece of writing. The writing begins on Serenade, named for a musical composition meant for early evening performances, and seamlessly flows over Nocturne, which represents full night.

When suspended in a space, Nocturne catches and reflects light and dances on surrounding air currents, encouraging viewers to interact with the artwork. It is my aspiration that this engagement will awaken a heightened awareness of the sights, sounds, and sensations that surround the viewer, which they will then carry beyond the exhibition space.

Materials: Etching and relief print on aluminum-gilded mulberry paper

Size: 72” h x 15” w

Edition: 1/1

Series: Reverb