Undulating shades of black, pink, and silver, patterned to tease the viewer perceptually on close engagement. For variations on this theme, see Maquette #1 and Maquette #2.
From the few extant fragments of Anaximander of Miletus (mid-6th century BCE) we learn that he believed the beginning or first principle arche is an endless, unlimited mass (apeiron), subject to neither old age nor decay, which perpetually yields fresh materials from which everything which we can perceive is derived. Arche is a word first found in his writings, and one he probably invented.
The process of artmaking often brings Anaximander to mind, as does my fascination with the interplay of depth and perception. Anaximander was also an Ionian, so his name is related to my own name, Ione, which is pronounced I-own.
The “For Anaximandra,” in the title of this small painting is not a misspelling of Anaximander’s name so much as a tribute to my female cat. She was named in his honor. I adopted her shortly after I completed this piece.
Photographs of her helping in the studio are available here.
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Amy Ione
Title: Maquette #3: For Anaximandra
Date: 2003
Medium: Ink and acrylic painting on canvas board.
Dimensions: 18×14 inches.
Signed: ________
Catalog Number: Maquette #3
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In a private collection.