Once again, Anne is in the news. This time it’s the inclusion of her work in the prestigious niche journal, Letter Arts Review. Though Anne has not considered herself a calligrapher, she often uses her elegant handwriting and script-like linocuts in her artwork. Called “asemic” writing, these pseudo letter forms imply text without actual meaning. It’s a design element she uses as part of the intrigue and beauty.
Calligrapher, teacher and writer Mike Gold was looking for artists who use calligraphy in non-traditional ways for his LAR article “Unfettered Letters.” Mike found Anne’s work on Pinterest, where she has hundreds of followers. The four pages featuring Anne’s prints are shown here, as well as the author’s words.

Also, our fall open house and show is coming up November 16 and 17. See the full announcement and invitation at the bottom.

Cover: Letter Arts Review, Volume 33, Number 3, Christopher Calderhead, editor.

From the article: Although Southern California artist Anne Moore does not consider herself a calligrapher, there is an unmistakable calligraphic quality to her art. Because Anne is a printmaker, which she has been since the mid-1990s, her calligraphic symbols and marks are created with linocuts and “trace monotype” printing. “I enjoy the contemplative experience of carving linocuts, which I use to create both texture and focus in my layered, one-of-a-kind monotypes.”

Works featured, left page: For the Common Good (sold), Covert Commentary, Echoes of Yesterday and right page: Meditation.

(the article continued) “Because my linocuts are used to both add and remove ink, I discovered early on that making up asemic symbols gave me more options to play with. I also use ‘trace monotypes,’ basically creating my own carbon paper, to add script and line imagery as design elements.”
Anne’s interest in linguistics and writing systems influences her work. “I love the beauty of written form aside from meaning,” she says, “though I hope the viewer is piqued by a sense of memory and mystery.”

Left page: Sheltering in Place (sold); right page: Written on the Wind (sold) and Poetic Profile.

(continued) As for the intention of her art, Anne says, “Sometimes I think my purpose is just to discover what happens when I layer inks and different texturing materials, but most often I am looking for beauty, mystery, and palimpsestic references. Calligraphy is one of the design elements I use.”

That’s the article. I had to look up “palimpsestic” and found that it refers to something having diverse layers or aspects apparent beneath the surface. Anne’ prints definitely hint at a layering of messages.

As indicated in the captions, a number of these works have already found homes, thus marked “sold.” The others are linked to her website. For the full array of availability, go to Annesprints.com. For prices and further information, email Anne at anne@hyattmoore.com.

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NEXT:
Here’s the announcement and invitation to the Studio Show and Open House.  It’s always a great time for friendship and fun.  Mark your calendar and plan to come . . . either Saturday or Sunday.

SPECIAL OFFER:
Once again, this will be a half-price sale for all paintings.
Shop now at hyattmoore.com, cut those prices in half, contact me via email at moore@hyattmoore.com and we can talk about it.
This offer begins now and will continue through the last day of the show.
It’s a perfect time for a Christmas present, for someone special, or for yourself. There’s nothing like original art.