PRINTS
At Yínká, many pieces are adorned with our hand-painted prints that draw inspiration from impressionists of the 19th century, wildlife, and nature. These prints are crucial to our identity, transforming ageless 2-D art into wearable pieces. We'd like to share some details behind the oil paint monotypes in the collection.
Monotypes are created by manipulating pigments onto one or multiple smooth plates. Afterward, those pigments are pressed onto paper quickly before they dry. This technique usually creates only one good print, and following less pigmented prints are known as ghost prints. The monotype making process is fast-paced and full of unexpected yet beautiful imperfections.
(1) Left: A monotype ghost print. This reduced print is the result of painted plates running through the printing press for a second time after a first print is completed. (2) Top Right: Painted plates before going through the press. (3)Bottom Right: Paper being applied to freshly painted plate on printing press
Left: Digital Printing of Prussian Blue Morpho, Right: Freshly Printed Prussian Blue Morpho Oil Monotype
The Blue Butterfly print features a vibrant butterfly rendered with dynamic brushstrokes. Although the print favors the blue morpho butterfly, it was originally inspired by the Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly. This species is endemic to the Palos Verdes Peninsula,where Yínká grew up, and is endangered due to habitat loss.
