Manuel Olías

Carbon copy / Blind traces [2006-2007]

(Versión Español)

Blind Traces, Carbon Copy.
I began this series of drawings in April of 2006 as an experience similar to what I call a horizontal process, as in a non-verbal diary that does not so much describe daily life, but rather gives in to it´s influence.
Under the pretext of returning to draw, to manage principally under the influence of the simple mark and the clean outline, as in the work of engravings, I developed the following procedure. A process that consists in etching upon carbon paper onto the surface of the work. Pressing, scratching and tracing parallel lines using a calligraphy writing nibs, a simple tool made from a nail fastened to a pen, as well as keys, fingernails and currency, I work solely under the influence of chance, a technique in which I am unable to see the result.

Drawing in this manner, indirectly onto the paper, convokes a factor of uncertainty. An attempt to control chaos without the eye`s vigilant assitance, and always invariably achieves radom results in which both the clean line and it´s inherent opposite coexist.

Blind traces serie

combustion espontanea dibujos a ciegas Manuel Olias
Combustión espontánea, Presión sobre papel carbón/papel. 17,5 x 25 cm. Dibujos a Ciegas. Madrid 2006


Pestañas, Dibujos a ciegasserie
Combustión espontánea, Presión sobre papel carbón/papel. 17,5 x 25 cm. Dibujos a Ciegas. Madrid 2006


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