After experimenting in my first computer transfer class followed by a painting class, I became interested in combining the two mediums. I discovered that the layered imagery of contemporary artist Lynne Perrella's assemblages and collages and have a great deal in common with my monoprints from my undergraduate work. Her Jasper Johns-like pieces inspired me to merge my painting and computer transfers in any way that I could imagine.
During an independent study with Bob Worthy I created a few canvases combining painting and transfers. The most successful one is The Journey Home because it fully incorporates my interests in layering both content and media. This textured canvas combines tea-dyed handmade paper with computer emulsion transfers. This led to a new series based upon this piece.
The Journey Home, MaryLea Harris, Mixed-Media on Canvas, 15" x 30"
I also created a series of emulsion transfers with photos of trees I took in the woods behind my home. This series sold at my Path is a Circle show to a private collector in 2006.
Arboreal Suggestion, MaryLea Harris
Emulsion Transfer A/P, 2006 12 " x 12" (Private Collection)
Sunrise, Sunset Trees, MaryLea Harris
Emulsion Transfer A/P, 2006 12 " x 12" (Private Collection)
Transparent Trees 1, MaryLea Harris
Emulsion Transfer A/P, 2006 12 " x 12" (Private Collection)
Transparent Trees 2, MaryLea Harris
Emulsion Transfer A/P, 2006 12 " x 12" (Private Collection)