

Chirograph 1
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DESCRIPTION
2016
Mixed media work on paper
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"I’ve always been attracted to drawing and marking in painting," explains Cooley. "In my latest work, I’m creating a kind of written visual language that’s my own but is open to interpretation by the viewer. It is a “secret language” that I create in line, form and tone that I want people to read in their own way."
"I’ve been looking at artists who use molten glass on paper (pyrography) and at the same time realized I was making my own “ancient language.” I love the sound of the word “chirograph” which refers to the study of writing by hand (chiro-) and also to medieval contracts. My own chirographs are language markings that are a two-way contract with the viewer."
DIMENSIONS
29.5 x 41 inches
FRAMED MEASUREMENTS
Matted: 37.5 x 49 x 2 inches
Floated: 34.5 x 46 x 2 inches
AUTHENTICATION
Signed by artist.
The work comes with a Certification of Authenticity signed by the Co-Founder of Tappan
SHIPPING
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Framed works ship in 10-14 business days.


Studio Visit
Q. What does creativity mean to you?
A. Being radically open to your senses and experiences...
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