The Collection

In ‘Aligned interference’ manifold colors bloom across the paper’s surface, melding into a kaleidoscopic universe. From this, a figure emerges – a young woman caught in swift motion. Davis employs a distinct technique, applying rubber letter stamps slick with oil paint in a repeated motion, to render the figure’s body – making her visible through illegible language. Illuminating her form, shades of violet and lavender descend into indigo meeting the flow of thin green ink detailed by splashes of bubblegum pink. The ink Davis uses here is characterized as “fugitive,” in reference to its unpredictability and changing appearance. The chemical makeup of the ink causes it to shift color when exposed to sunlight – dependent on the intensity and duration of the exposure. We can understand the intentionality of Davis’ practice through this artwork. Its very materiality speaks to the mutability of life and destabilizes any attempts at flattening individuals like the young woman she has captured here.