The Bangka empty Merwin's poem "Thanks"

Merwin's poem "Thanks"

3 layer hand pulled silk screen print with metallic gold ink

12 x 9 mixed media drawing on archival paper mounted in white mat with contemporary white wooden frame

making it a truly handcrafted piece

Each color is created from hand carved linoleum blocks and printed with an antique letterpress on quality 100% cotton paper

The Bangka empty Merwin's poem "Thanks""The Bangka," is a water color work Dre painted in 2018, drawing inspiration from his trip to the Philippines in college. Dre is filipino ethnically, and wanted to pay homage to his cultural roots. Ink & watercolor on paper in black wood frame with red stripe, matting, clear glass and backing.