Artist Mariel Rutherford is trained and experienced as an independent graphic illustrator. Her characteristically linear style offers imaginative images of surreal characters and forms. Through creation of this coloured etching, Mariel translated her digitally output illustrative practice into a collaborative printmaking experience in Smokestack’s Analog studio.
As she comments:
This project has given me an opportunity to flesh out a simple drawing that resonates with me, and create something physical and in my opinion, much more special. Through working with Laine at Smokestack, I had an opportunity to collaborate with someone who has a different creative lens than I do. Laine was willing and able to help me fully realize the potential of this etching. Through this project I have been given a platform to create something new.
