Process and authentically connecting with my materials is important to me. I must see the evidence of the wood in my print. I bow down to the natural grain and choose a block to best show off what I plan to carve on it. I believe in the connection from the eye to the brain and through the hand, to the plane that I work on. A translation and transfer of my energy to the piece of art.
McClarty's latest body of work, Head Under Water, consists of semi-abstract reduction woodblock prints based on photographs taken of the artist submerged under water, from above. The edges of the form are broken and with no clear start and end to the body, it becomes a part of the environment.
"Initially, I painted my surroundings, a commentary on the past and present. Now working out of my home studio in Kommetjie (South Africa) my focus has been relief and drypoint intaglio, with repeated experimentation with monotype. In January 2021, I moved to woodblock and I think that is where I’ll stay."
McClarty has exhibited widely in South Africa and internationally, with her work being displayed in numerous private collections.
CIRCLE are pleased to welcome Kristen to the gallery as part of our core group and original print collection.
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Kristen McClartySearching for self5 layer reduction woodblock print
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Kristen McClartyIn pursuit of essence8 layer reduction woodblock print on light weight hand made Japanese paper47 x 60 cmEdition of 6View more details
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Kristen McClartyLeaving trace in deep water, 2024Original woodblock print on Asarakusi hemp lace 27 gsm
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Kristen McClartyRecording self in blue, 2024Original woodblock print on Asarakusi hemp lace 27 gsm
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Kristen McClartyRecording self in Red, 2024Original woodblock print on Asarakusi hemp lace 27 gsm
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Kristen McClartyTrace of a red tide, 2024Original woodblock print on Asarakusi hemp lace 27 gsm
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Kristen McClartyAbstracted Distractions6 layer reduction woodblock print31 x 30 cmEdition of 6View more details
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Kristen McClartyI can breathe under water11 layer reduction woodblock print100 x 70 cmEdition of 8View more details
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Kristen McClartyHolding my breath12 layer reduction woodblock print100 x 70 cmEdition of 3View more details
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Kristen McClartyI am still here7 layer reduction woodblock print on light weight handmade Japanese paper49 x 59 cmEdition of 6View more details
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Kristen McClartyYou will find me7 layer reduction woodblock print on light weight handmade Japanese paper49 x 59 cmEdition of 6View more details
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Kristen McClartyI am still here (Proof 1)Woodblock print on light weight hand made Japanese paper49 x 59 cmArtist Proof 1/1View more details
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Kristen McClartyI am still here (Proof 2)Woodblock print on light weight hand made Japanese paper49 x 59 cmArtist Proof 1/1View more details
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Kristen McClartyYou will find me (Proof 1)Woodblock print on light weight hand made Japanese paper49 x 59 cmArtist Proof 1/1View more details
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Kristen McClartyYou will find me (Proof 2)Woodblock print on light weight hand made Japanese paper49 x 59 cmArtist Proof 1/1View more details
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Kristen McClartyScribbles in the sand8 layer reduction woodblock print on heavy 100% cotton paper58 x 100 cmEdition of 12View more details
