Penrose Press
Crushing Softly
Crushing Softly
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When I have a crush I tend to clean my apartment. I feel this effervescent motivation to experience the glowiest version of my reality. My friends have observed this in a really clear way, and I journalled about a similar thing as far back as 2016. I was in my final year of university and crushing on the man who would be my partner for 5 years. I wrote:
“I talk to you strategically, did you know that? Being with you in person dramatically shuts down my productivity, and although art has always been my number one priority (it still is), I can’t deny myself your presence, if it is an option. But texting you, on the other hand, dramatically increases my productivity because a subjective eternity passes in the time between my hitting the send button and the brmph brmph of the bumble bee in my pocket that signifies that you have replied. I use that eternity to get things done."
I know that others have written about the concept of crushing and put emphasis on “crush” also meaning to squish or break: the pain parts. But I think the more centred and secure I am in myself, the more I get to just enjoy the crushy feelings. I know that if a person starts treating me in a way that doesn’t align with my standards, I will either end it or call them out. I trust myself, and I get to float around tidying up old projects while I wait (not very long) for [redacted]-guy to text me back.
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The Selves: What are they up to?
The Selves: What are they up to?
Head of Feelings:
In the centre, she's dancing (to Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know") and unreservedly feeling the giddy hopefulness of crushing on someone.
Brave Front:
Sitting off to the side with a dog in her lap (Thursday's debut in my art) she's completely relaxed. Bravery isn't necessary because she sees how calm Spymaster is.
Spymaster:
Spymaster is in the midst of reorganizing an enormous bookshelf. She has paused as if distracted, the tips of her fingers resting on her mouth.
Artwork Specifications
Artwork Specifications
Unmounted Print:
- linocut reduction
- image area 12x16" (30x40cm) on 16x20" (40x50cm) paper
- warm white Japanese paper
- rubber based ink (will not fade over time)
Mounted Print:
- linocut reduction
- mounted on 1.5" (4cm) thick cradled wood panel with the image extending to the edges. 12x16" (30x40cm)
- ready to hang
Framing Suggestions
Framing Suggestions
Unmounted Print:
- the paper is exactly 16x20" (40x50cm) a standard framing size in North America. You can frame it at this size with or without a mat (if matting, be sure not to cover the editioning ♥). Avoid black frames if possible, a rich mahogany or navy would be super cool.
Mounted Print:
- the panel is ready to hang as-if you wish to add presence with a frame, I recommend a float-frame so that the edges of the image aren't covered. Avoid black frames if possible, a rich mahogany or navy would be super cool.
