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The Flowering – Re-birth and Renewal

25 Thursday Mar 2021

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The Flowering I, II, III – Monoprints, 7″ x 5″
The Flowering V, IX, X – Monoprints, 7″ x 5″

Spring is synonymous with terms like re-birth, renewal, and regeneration. With the Vernal Equinox which occurred on March 20, our days have started to become longer and there is more available light each day – buds have begun to emerge, flowers have begun to blossom. Spring is a time of hope and new beginnings.

In this new series of ten small monoprints The Flowering, 6″ x 5″, there are many metaphors to be found. Yes – seeds, flowers, opening, re-birth and renewal – all the images of Spring. The colors are bursting forth with a certain exhilaration – magentas and oranges, and various shades of reds. I use stencils of flowers, vines and mandalas to enhance and marry the images of nature. All of these prints celebrate an explosion of new life.

The Flowering also speaks to the Sacred Feminine and her role as Giver of Life. The focal point of these prints is an ancient fertility symbol, the rounded pubic triangle from which new life blossoms. As far back as the Paleolithic era, there are examples of the simplified vulva depicted on figurines and cave walls. These early markings point to fecundity and the miracle of life. Early ceramics from the Minoan and Cycladic cultures also use this motif to honor the birth-giving aspect of the Goddess. In this case, the female symbol was often flanked by sprouting seeds and young plants as the vulva was associated with the seed of wild fruit. (Sourced from Language of the Goddess by Marija Gimbutas)

In The Flowering, I borrow from a universal visual language to carry on an ancient tradition of honoring women in their role as Life-Giver. The vulva is an archetype, a vessel to hold new life. There is a promise of magic in the process of birthing something new…

If you would like to see more, or are interested in these prints, contact me: glen@glenrogersart.com

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For your Bucket List after the Pandemic Covid-19 breaks.

10 Friday Apr 2020

Posted by glenrogers in Art, Art Vacations, Covid 19 Pandemic, monotype, Monotype Print Workshops, printmaking studio

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We still need to dream! When all this is over, and this too shall pass, there just may be a new normal. Will we be able to travel as freely as before? For that, we shall see. But if you do get to travel, and you want to combine your journey to a beautiful and historic location with art and creativity, here is what I can offer, Monoprint Workshops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, an Unesco World Heritage site. Dream on! Add it to your Bucket List.

Monoprint Workshops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with Glen Rogers

http://www.glenrogersart.com

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Monotype Printing – A Passion for Ink on Paper

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

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Monotype printing (or monoprint) is characterized by playfulness, spontaneity, and a sense of discovery that draws you into the creative process. It’s been a go-to method for the likes of Matisse, Picasso, Klee & Diebenkorn – each pursuing techniques that would suit his own style. No matter who the artist, there is that ‘Ta-Dah’ moment – the magic that happens when you run your plate and paper through the press and reveal the fresh print.

Monotype is a printmaking process used to create one-of-a-kind images with ink on paper. Often referred to as the “painterly print,” a monotype is a painted plate versus an etching or lithograph whose image is chemically etched or scratched into the surface. There is a simplicity that attracts the artist, yet the final piece can be quite complex. It is an accessible medium for beginners but challenging and rewarding for a professional artist.

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Monotype Print Workshop in Lima, Peru

In my workshops, I introduce a variety of techniques – additive, subtractive, collage, photo transfer, stencil, etc. – then allow everyone to experiment and follow their creative path. The artist applies ink to an acrylic plate with brushes, brayers, and textural elements, then the adding and subtracting of the ink begins. Once your image is ready to print, damp paper is placed over the plate and both are run thru the etching press, transferring image to paper.  This is not a class where everyone’s work looks the same, and I am always pleasantly surprised by the amazing variety of works produced.

Celeste printing

Monotype Printing in my San Miguel de Allende studio

You can create a finished print with one run thru the press – or you can add multiple layers of ink, building up additional color and information. Although I encourage students to come with an idea to start, the best result comes with the willingness to allow the image to evolve. The work can range from abstract to figurative, and from very colorful to a rich black and white. For artists, like painters or sculptors, whose work is time intensive, creating monotypes offers instant gratification and some beautiful work to add to their portfolio.

Marianne & Lorraine

Artists working in my Mazatlan, MX studio

I have always loved the printmaking studio ­– a communal space where artists create and share. And ever since my first introduction in college, I have had a passion for ink and paper. After I moved from California to Mexico, I began teaching workshops in my Mazatlán studio, then offered Art Vacation/Print Workshops in Oaxaca, Guanajuato, and Lima, Peru.  I now teach workshops out of my studio in San Miguel de Allende and offer Monday night print sessions to those with previous experience as a way to continue using the press.

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Glen at the press

For more information on workshops and to see my monotype prints: www.glenrogersart.com

 

 

 

 

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The Circle – Symbol of Wholeness

20 Wednesday Jun 2018

Posted by glenrogers in ancient sites in Europe, ancient symbols, archetypal symbols, Uncategorized

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Glen Rogers, ‘Ancient Circle’, 12″ x 9″, Monotype Print w xerox transfer, 

Looking up at the sky, one can see two great circles, the sun and the moon. Here I find inspiration to create art using the most universal of shapes. The Circle is an archetypal symbol of wholeness and unity. Its roundness implies the feminine as the straight line does the masculine. This geometric shape, formed by a curving, never-ending line, creates a closed space which speaks of protection and inclusiveness.  It is the simplest form, yet the strongest because it has no corners, no weak points.  Circles pull me towards them with their promise of protection, like the warm embrace of a mother.

In the studio I am open to an intuitive approach to creating art – going with the flow and being open to the possibilities. Often, a circle appears as I apply the ink to a plate and begin a new monotype print. Inspired by the circles of old, I use them as a point of departure to weave my own tale. (Here I’ve used a xerox transfer process to integrate the old stone circles from El Mesquita, in Cordoba, Spain).

Black Elk, an Oglala Sioux Holy Man, said it best:

“You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round… The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours…Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.”

 

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Where Art, Symbol and Spirit Meet – New Workshop

20 Thursday Aug 2015

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Dear Readers,

I’ve been teaching Monotype Workshops in my Mazatlán studio since 2007 and have been wanting to combine my interests in archetypal symbols and spirituality with my favorite monotype techniques. So drumroll…. here it is! I’m excited to be offering this workshop this January and feel it is a great way to bring in the New Year. This is for artists and non-artists – so no experience necessary. Feel free to email me with any questions.

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Bring in the New Year with this Transformative Art Workshop

Where Art, Symbol and Spirit Meet
January 4 – 8, 2016
In this workshop we will use Monotype printing and collage techniques to explore  archetypal symbols, symbols in nature, and images from sacred sites. We will go beyond the art process to tap into the collective vision with meditation, journaling, and intuitive artmaking.  We will visit a sacred site, Las Labradas, where symbols are inscribed on stone by the shamans of the Toltec tribe.  Both artists and not-artists are welcome in this workshop where you will explore, create, and share.

Workshop Includes:

  • Welcome dinner
  • 5 day printmaking/collage workshop w. Glen Rogers
  • Lunches by Chef Alastair
  • Day trip to Las Labradas
  • Workshop Fee: $560 USD
  • Does not include airfare or accommodations
  • Let me refer you to my favorite B&B’s and hotels in Centro Historico

Glen Rogers Studio, Mazatlán, Mexico
The studio, located in the heart of the Centro Historico District, is 1 ½ blocks from Olas Altas Beach and a short walk to the Plaza Machado – a lively plaza with outdoor cafes and music. Other activities in the area include yoga, massage & spa facilities, great seafood, and shopping.
Olas Altas Beach

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