A Seed Planted Gently (Archive)

Artist: Giorgiko 20" x 28" 8 color hand-pulled serigraph on Coventry Rag 290gsmDeckled edgesSigned and marked "PP" (Printer's Proof) by the artist2023 Artist Bio:Giorgiko (pronounced JOR - jee - koh) is the moniker of husband-and-wife artistsDarren and Trisha Inouye.Giorgiko’swork deals with the affective dimension ofthe human experience through their childlike characters and mysterious dogs whorepresent the innocence and carnality of the human spirit and soul.Giorgiko’s work combines the simple sweetness of Trisha’s characters withDarren’s street influence, classical painting techniques, and playfullyanachronistic elements, allowing their characters to transcend space and time.Through the harmonious blending of classical and contemporary in their paintingsand drawings,Giorgiko explores recurring themes of feeling displaced,discovering empathy, holding onto hope, and retaining innocence.