Swingback

A boy in cap and coat stands in the lower portion of the frame, gazing outward with a serious expression. Above him, another child soars on a swing, suspended mid-air, their figure cutting across a backdrop of historic buildings. Pale green and gold paper layers fold over one another, as if the city itself were dissolving. The juxtaposition of stillness and movement suggests memory’s ability to hold both gravity and flight.

Dimensions: 22 x 30 inches
Materials: chine collé, ink, drypoint engraving