PHOTOGRAPHY: Q-tip Connection Series
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection-Knot 1" 2018
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 40x40in. Mounted and Framed size: 42x42x1in.
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 40x40in. Mounted and Framed size: 42x42x1in.
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection- Blue Green Gold" 2018
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 40x52in. Mounted and Framed size: x 42x54x1in. |
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection- Pink Purple Gold" 2018
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 40x52in. Mounted and Framed size: 42x54x1in. |
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection- Purple Pink Gold" 2017
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 40x40in. Mounted and Framed size: 42x42x1in
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 40x40in. Mounted and Framed size: 42x42x1in
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection- Blue Gold" 2016
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 45x36in. Mounted and Framed size: 47x 38x 1in
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 45x36in. Mounted and Framed size: 47x 38x 1in
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection-Red Gold" 2016
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 42x36in. Mounted and Framed size: 44x 38x 1in
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 42x36in. Mounted and Framed size: 44x 38x 1in
Uma Rani Iyli, "Q-Tip Connection- Green Gold" 2015
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 20x20in. Mounted and Framed size: 22x 22x 1in
Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl Paper, Image size 20x20in. Mounted and Framed size: 22x 22x 1in
Q-tip Connections statement
Inspired by process, Q-tips serve as a continuum for me as they are everyday tools in both my domestic and professional realms. Through their role in my art, they are immersed in the colors inspired by traditional Sari’s and transformed into beautiful objects after being used as brushes for my paintings. Being open to all media, the Q-tip Connections Series resulted from what could have been discarded material from my studio practice. With a background in installation, I naturally look to material for inspiration. Seeing these remnants of my process as powerful symbols of connection inspired me to capture these colorful networks of Q-tips with curiosity through photography. Conceptually, these networks of Q-tips are about networking with people and making connections. Developing them with a contemporary photographic aesthetic helps tie them to the world of art & tech and makes these delicate arrangements accessible to viewers while carrying elements of my heritage and of past worlds.
Inspired by process, Q-tips serve as a continuum for me as they are everyday tools in both my domestic and professional realms. Through their role in my art, they are immersed in the colors inspired by traditional Sari’s and transformed into beautiful objects after being used as brushes for my paintings. Being open to all media, the Q-tip Connections Series resulted from what could have been discarded material from my studio practice. With a background in installation, I naturally look to material for inspiration. Seeing these remnants of my process as powerful symbols of connection inspired me to capture these colorful networks of Q-tips with curiosity through photography. Conceptually, these networks of Q-tips are about networking with people and making connections. Developing them with a contemporary photographic aesthetic helps tie them to the world of art & tech and makes these delicate arrangements accessible to viewers while carrying elements of my heritage and of past worlds.
Press
2017 Alex Mak Editor of Broke-Ass Stuart. ARTISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW INTERVIEW SERIES.
http://brokeassstuart.com/blog/2017/04/13/uma-rani-iyli-artist-you-should-know/
http://brokeassstuart.com/blog/2017/04/13/uma-rani-iyli-artist-you-should-know/
2015 Cui, Candice. ARTISTS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS AT OPEN STUDIOS WKND 2, ArtSpan’s 2015 Open Studios. Broke-Ass Stuart. http://brokeassstuart.com/blog/2015/10/23/artists-you-shouldnt-miss-at-open-studios-wknd-2/