Sanderson are pleased to present the exhibition Pulse, featuring a suite of works by award-winning printmaker Zara Dolan.
Dolan is an Irish born artist, based in Otautahi Christchurch, who makes unique single edition monotype prints on a traditional printmaking press. Dolan completed her Master’s in Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury (ILAM) in 2021. She previously studied a BA (Honours) Degree in Fine Arts at Sligo Institute of Technology, Ireland. In 2024 Dolan was the winner of the Merit Award for Printmaking with the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards, presented by the Waikato Society of Arts.
Pulse encapsulates electrifying bursts of energy through vibrant mark-making that conveys moments of dynamic animation. Dolan’s monotype prints blur the lines between foreground and background, with motifs that seem to both advance and retreat in a mesmerising double exposure effect. Drawing from abstract expressionist techniques, the artist’s mark-making is both deliberate and spontaneous; heavily influenced by the artist's choice of colours and the intricacies of her printing process.
Swirling motifs extend purposefully off the page, suggesting their continuation beyond the paper's edge. The pulsating energy of the marks intentionally energise the colour fields, fostering a lively interaction. With meditative, repetitive gestures, the artist invites viewers to immerse themselves in a contemplative state, connecting with the rhythm and vibrancy of each work.
Dolan’s printing process is intrinsically unique. The works materialise the very moment before the printing takes place; the artist applying multiple layers of ink onto the printing plate followed by a subtractive process of removing the ink from its surface. Once rolled, the image transfers unable to be recreated, making every print a unique edition. Each work is titled to encapsulate their creative voyage; reflecting the HEX colour code, press cycles, and tools used within their artistic amalgamation.
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