Pieces of Sky

Formed in the irregular shapes of clouds, these large scale prints on handwoven paper are intended for group presentation. Each drypoint image is observed and drawn as though it were simultaneously of the social media age and of some romanticized identity from traditional printmaking. The clouds in this sky reference the isolation and proclamation aspects of digital cloud content.

Paper Weaving in Process

Mike Sweeney at work during different stages in creating handwoven paper for his prints.

Mike Sweeney at work stabilizing his handwoven paper with tengucho and sizing.

Mike Sweeney ironing and flattening his handwoven paper after printing.