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It all starts of course with imagination. James Rizzi had the imaginative idea to create something like a 3D construction, in those days still unheard of, already at university. He wanted to combine what he had learnt in his sculpture, drawing and printmaking classes. |
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Thus, the first step is a drawing in which the characteristic black line outlines the image. Like in a picture book, the space between the black lines is then hand coloured. |
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James Rizzi cooperates with professional printmakers who reproduce his pictures. For each 3D construction two identical prints are required. |
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One of the two prints serves as background; the other provides with the cut out figures. Cutting is a delicate job requiring patience, a good eye and special instruments. |
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With the help of double-side adhesive tape, the cut out pieces are mounted on the background. Each piece has its determinate position defined by the printed background. The height at which the different pieces are mounted varies but it is edition-constant. After all, the constructions making up an edition shall all look the same. |
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The final piece reaches into space, and is thus not only a drawing and a print but also a sculpture. |
