Cattails
framed print: ca. 14"W x 29"H
The originals of this unusual pairing are basswood panels whose surfaces have been "etched" by
training the sun's rays & energy through a magnifying lens
which produces a tiny laser-like beam… When focused on the
wood, the resulting "laser" burns the wood's surface.
No paints, inks, or pigments have been used to create these
graphics. The image is burned into the wood. Reliant on
weather conditions & difficult to control, the process is
time-consuming & painstaking, often requiring several days,
or even weeks, to complete. Although this medium has been in
practice for centuries, it remains uncommon in the artworld.
Pizer's keen eye for design is immediately evident in his
inspired, imaginative output. Marked by bold contrast &
nuance, his work is compelling, exotic, powerful, evocative,
sensual, & provocative. With his highly distinctive,
eye-popping creations, Pizer has raised the bar & elevated
the artform to a new level.
A
native of New York City, Pizer was an artist, musician, &
composer. As a visual artist, he specialized in the unusual
medium of solar pyrography. Also a fine sketch artist, Pizer
worked in graphite pencil. His artwork has been exhibited &
is on display in galleries, businesses, & private
collections. Pizer's professional career as a jazz
pianist/keyboardist & composer spanned seven decades, & he
has more than 4000 musical compositions to his credit.