Enlightened by Poe II
Enlightened by Poe II, 2021 is acrylic on paper with collage mounted to canvas. The primary image of a repeating horse pattern is based on a vintage oriental rug. I have always found that ornately woven rugs with rich colors and repeating patterns inspire thought, reflection, and contemplation. The large repeating pattern of horses is Interspersed with smaller vinquettes of plants or writing, referencing a tendency for our thoughts to drift, even when immersed in the deepest mediations.
General
35 x 60 x 2
$7,000.00
Art Medium(s)
Acrylic, color pencil, paper and book pages mounted to board backed canvas
About The Artist
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Renée Bott has always made and worked in art. In 1985 Renée started working as a printer for Crown Point Press in San Francisco, collaborating with artists like Richard Diebenkorn. In 1996, Renée and a fellow printer founded a fine print atelier located in Berkeley, California. In 2016 Renée left the press to pursue making her own art.
Artist's Statement
My work is based on the minute and detailed lines found in etchings and engravings from the 15th to 17th centuries. I photograph the prints and use Photoshop to digitally modify the images, which serve as general outlines for my compositions. I enjoy thinking about how these old images were ubiquitous tools for communication in the past, and how obsolete they are today.
