Memories Are Kept in the Drawer of Memory (from the Archways series) 

Vasile Dobrian created this print, entitled "Memories Are Kept in the Drawer of Memory" using a printmaking technique. Here, the inherent qualities of the paper support the composition, providing a textural ground for the layering of colors. It appears Dobrian employed a method where each color might have been applied using a separate block or stencil, carefully aligned to build up the final image. The stark, geometric shapes, coupled with the somewhat raw texture of the print, create an intriguing tension. This effect contrasts with the labor-intensive nature of printmaking. This approach emphasizes the hand-made quality of the piece. The image is far from slick or mass-produced, which makes the title of the piece resonate differently; it is a comment on the value of personal processes in the face of mass production. When we consider the material and the making, we understand Dobrian isn't just creating an image, but also making a statement about the relationship between the individual and the industrial.