{"id":2633,"date":"2017-05-02T12:53:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T12:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/\/blog\/?p=2633"},"modified":"2017-05-02T12:53:05","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T12:53:05","slug":"scottsdale-artist-uses-dibond-as-substrate-for-incredible-multi-layered-art-pieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3acompositesusa.com\/blog\/scottsdale-artist-uses-dibond-as-substrate-for-incredible-multi-layered-art-pieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottsdale Artist Uses Dibond As Substrate For Incredible Multi-Layered Art Pieces"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EmilyEmily Randolph<\/a> is a mixed-media artist who\u2019s complex works are both colorful and captivating. Producing dozens of pieces annually, her works employ dimensional layers. The layers feature a variety of medias from dried flowers, textured glass, and pepples\/stones. Randolph notes a single source of inspiration\u2026happiness.
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\nHer works are affixed to a Dibond aluminum composite substrate, which holds the various layers due to its rigidity and inherent strength. The aluminum faced Dibond, with its polyethylene core, hold the specialized UV-cured ink and enable luminosity, which is vital to her pieces. Her three-dimensional works, backed on Dibond and often Sintra PVC Board as well, feature hand finished layers that are sculptural in form by often utilizing real flora and fauna.
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\nOriginally, Randolph utilized an aluminum material from abroad that would dent, therefore she searched for a material with the strength of aluminum that was also lightweight and weatherable.
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\n\"EmilyWorking closely with Arizona print specialists, Artisan HD,<\/a> Randolph discovered Dibond as the ultimate substrate for her art. She explains, \u201cI consider them [Artisan HD] to be my partners, as their state-of-the-art technology and talents have enabled me to stretch as an artist. In particular, my unique sculptures of acrylic-in-relief over Dibond and acrylic are a true collaboration. Artisan helps me bring my visions to life in ever dramatic ways, and I can\u2019t wait for our next creative venture together.\u201d\u00a0
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\nIn one particular piece, a 20×30 piece called \u201cSeascape,\u201d Mike Goldner<\/a> of Artisan HD explains, \u201cWe added a museum-back via 3M VHB tape to the back of the panel \u2013the bond is superior as the backside is very smooth.\u201d
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Furthering explaining the intricacy of her works, Goldner describes, \u201cEmily embellished the print with fireplace grade glass beads and adds a clear varnish\/top coat over the entire print to get it to look like glass, she then goes over the clear-coat with a torch to release any bubble\u2026its laborious on her end, but the end result is stunning.\u201d
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\nEach Randolph piece is vibrant showcases her interpretation of happiness through layers of light and natural elements. Her works have gained national recognition and even landed her a new endeavor where she will create numerous replicas of her \u201cLotus Flower\u201d for a major franchise.
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\nall information and photography courtesy of Emily Randolph<\/a>
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