his collection showcases work Amy Ione created between 1980-1989.
Since the purpose of this website it to archive her work from the 1970s to the present, both successful and less successful work is displayed. The website chronology is sorted by decades and pieces are not further sorted by date within each decade.
For more information on any of the shown works, the caption below the painting is linked to details for that specific piece or send an email.
This painting includes a number of visual illusions such as the Rubin vase (the face/vase) pattern on the borders.
Title written at bottom, with the artist’s initials and the date.
Continue reading “Reflections on Art, Escher, and Pacific Grove (1985)”
The pattern of this compact drawing was created by using astrological signs and planetary symbols to form a musical configuration. Different size pen widths add a perceptual vibrancy and vitality to the black-and-white arrangement.
See also Alchemical Rendering #1
Continue reading “Alchemical Rendering #2”
The black-and-white version of this piece was published in 1989 in Tjotjok, a book in which my illustrations were juxtaposed with 86 poems by Jerry Bass.
Both the oil and ink paintings measures 18×12 inches. Both are unframed. The oil painting is on a gessoed panel, with some gesso evident on edges and back.
These artworks all play off AI. The initials stand for Amy Ione, and not artificial intelligence.
Ink and acrylic on 300-lb. archival white paper.
In this case, AI denotes the creator, Amy Ione, not artificial intelligence. Includes a certificate of authenticity.
In this case, AI denotes the creator, Amy Ione, not artificial intelligence.
See also the painted version on plexiglass, here
Acrylic, ink, on plexi-glass. Drilled holes for textured ribbon used for hanging.
In this case, AI denotes the creator, Amy Ione, not artificial intelligence.
The early sketches for Libra on this page demonstrate how some of my early black-and-white pieces were developed and how I used Koh-i-noor technical pens in sketching them out. These Koh-i-Nor technical pens produce lines in a range of line widths, as shown in the chart that accompanies this entry. They helped guide the perceptual visualization process that aimed to portray a musical dynamic.
Continue reading “Early Black-and-White Process: Ink on Paper”
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Amy Ione
Title: Spiral Song
Date: 1985
Medium: Ink on archival paper
Dimensions: 22.5 x 30 inches
Unsigned
Catalog Number: 35733
Lovebirds (1987) is a finely balanced ink drawing that captures the intimacy and symmetry of paired forms. Executed with crisp line work and subtle geometric interplay, the composition evokes both natural grace and abstract rhythm. The drawing was conceived collaboratively with Jerry Bass for Tjotjok, a collection of 86 Bass poems illustrated by my art. Continue reading “Lovebirds (1987)”