All That Jazz 

Jerry McDaniel's "All That Jazz" is a vibrant print, using flat color and bold shapes to evoke the energy of jazz music. The process of screen printing lends itself perfectly to this aesthetic; each color is applied separately, building up the image layer by layer. The choice of this particular process is significant. Screen printing, while capable of producing fine art prints, also has a history rooted in commercial applications, like posters and advertisements. In this work, the inherent qualities of screen printing become part of the artwork's message. The clean lines and solid blocks of color emphasize the graphic nature of the composition, creating a visual rhythm that echoes the syncopation of jazz. McDaniel skillfully uses this method to create a dynamic interplay between abstraction and representation, capturing the improvisational spirit of jazz through the work's own making. It challenges us to think about the social and cultural significance of both the music and the artistic process itself.