Go Away, 2014

Mel Bochner, an accomplished artist, created a captivating artwork titled "Go Away" in 2014. This small yet striking piece is a monoprint with collage, engraving, and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper. Bochner's work often explores the power of language and its relationship to visual art, and "Go Away" is no exception. The artwork features the bold and assertive phrase "Go Away" meticulously crafted onto the surface, emphasizing its commanding presence. The combination of various techniques, such as collage, engraving, and embossment, adds depth and texture to the piece, further enhancing its visual impact.

Bochner's choice of hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper brings an additional layer of artistic craftsmanship to "Go Away." The paper's unique texture and quality provide a foundation for the artwork, amplifying its tactile and aesthetic appeal. The deliberate combination of materials and techniques in "Go Away" demonstrates Bochner's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to marry language and visual elements. The artwork invites viewers to contemplate the power dynamics of communication and the ways in which language can assert control or create distance. "Go Away" serves as a testament to Bochner's artistic prowess and his exploration of the intersection between language, art, and materiality.