Stylograph is a drawing created through the use of ink applied with a stylographic pen (stylo), a term that designates both the technique and the resulting artwork.
Stylograph emerges as a technique, from past architectural drawing practice — precise and organized, detail-oriented, geometric patterns and restrained application of color — by exploring the expressive potential of the line.
Each Stylograph is constructed line by line, layer upon layer, as an exercise in patience and observation. This process reveals hidden patterns and shapes, often triggering new visual ideas. At a deeper level, it becomes a metaphorical invitation to focus on each small step that contributes to a complex and intentional vision.
Although a Stylograph may resemble an engraving, it differs in its direct application of ink onto the final substrate, leaving no margin for correction. This approach makes each work unique. Stylographs also diverge from traditional cross-hatching by relying on drawn squares rather than freehand strokes, reinforcing their architectural foundation.
To truly experience a Stylograph, it must be seen in person. Despite the minimal use of ink, the overlapping layers create a subtle three-dimensional effect impossible to perceive in different media. The dynamic focus of our vision allows us to discover new forms and textures within these intricate structures, inviting continuous rediscovery.
Complementary to this technique, this artwork include gold leaf.