Christopher Thorne Wenzel

Hallowed Room 35.5'' x 49'' charcoal, chalk, ink, acrylic, pastel on ripped paper mounted on board

Wasteland 12.5'' x 49'' charcoal, chalk, pastel, ink, and acrylic on ripped paper mounted on board

These are new drawings from 2011 that are heavily influenced by Art Deco architecture and design. Each piece was composed attempting to achieve separate formal goals, however the technique gives both works a sense of unity. I really enjoyed using the paper as a surface and I intend to start using paper, in this way and in others, in more of my work.

As a side note I am currently working on a large 4′ x 4′ drawing using this technique. I will post progress pictures soon.

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