Barrister's Gallery of new Orleans, Mars Tokyo, Black on Black series

Number 1, the first in the series, made approximately a month after ending ECT.
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

This series originates from my recent treatment for major depression, which included 11 treatments of Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT). As I came out of my stupor, the darkness and the labyrinthine course of my brain led me to make these mazes that began the series.

They are made on Arches paper, soaked with India Ink, and drawn or painted in graphite using one continuous line. The ennervation in the unsteady wiggles was the best I could do to convey the experience of getting ECT. These are the first phase of the series.
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Number 7, graphite pencil over india ink.
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 8, graphite on India ink
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 9, graphite paint, india ink, pencil
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 10, India ink
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 11, India ink, graphite stick
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 16, India ink, graphite stick
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 17 (detail) India ink, graphite pencil
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

Number 18, India ink, graphite pencil
(2007) 30"W x 22"H

The series progressed through number 10 shown above, all using one continuous line. The line quality becomes jittery, more electrified and angular.

The second phase of the series continues with the line becoming shattered into fragments-with Number 11-18

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