Spiral Tree — Jenny Mason-GunningSpiral Tree is a relief solar plate print defined by bold silhouette, playful mark making, and striking colour contrast. In this piece, the sky is held clean and white, while the tree rises in deep blue — its branches twisting outward into a lively canopy of line and movement.The plate was approached with a sense of freedom and experimentation. Spiral marks and swirling textures animate the surface, giving the image energy and rhythm. The tree feels both graphic and expressive, rooted in silhouette but alive with gesture.Relief solar plate printing lends itself beautifully to this clarity. The process creates crisp edges and strong contrast, allowing the tree form to stand confidently against the open ground. Rather than relying on tonal layering, the print works through shape, space, and the joy of mark.This is a lighter, more playful work — a fun plate that celebrates the immediacy of printmaking and the simple power of a tree against sky.
