Carved Calligraphy

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Elliott Puckette is a fan of calligraphy, which is very obvious when you see her work. Aside from the beautiful abstract, calligraphic gestures; what's unusual about some of her "paintings" is that she builds up generous layers of gesso on panel to which she applies an ink wash and then carves into this with a razor to produce the sensuous lines.
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This silent video is a walk-through of her show in January at Paul Kasmin, where you'll find a very good sampling of her work.

She's also represented by the Earl McGrath Gallery where all the images are from 2006 or older.

For more insight into her oeuvre you can read a very short piece Here or read articles about her Here.
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