Ammonite Horn, 2026

Sadie Weis  

This work is based on an image of an ammonite crystal found in an old Hungarian book of crystals. Weis plays with the reality of what a painting is and what a silkscreen can be, as she creates her own unique hybrid method of painting and silkscreen printmaking (typically done in simulated multiple editions) through the process of printing through a blank silkscreen, deemed 'Polymonotype', creating a multi-layered fusion of these aspects. These works portray various talismans and imagery based on vivid dreams of the artist.

A singular, sweeping gesture defines this conceptual composition. A curve of iridescent pigment arcs across a luminous white void. The movement suggests a cosmic swirl or a geological fracture. Cool violets and deep indigos merge with pale yellows. These tones shift like light passing through a prism. 
The artist bridges the gap between abstract imagination and scientific rigor. This artwork reflects a deep fascination with cosmography and the hidden structures of dark matter. The application of pigment ink and screen printing creates a layered, atmospheric depth. Neon accents add a subtle, modern vibration to the organic form. 
The inclusion of crystal introduces a tactile, mineral dimension. This element grounds the ethereal imagery in physical reality. The composition feels suspended in time. It evokes the slow melt of a mineral core or the birth of a nebula. Every stroke balances precision with spontaneity. The result is a meditative exploration of the intersection between art and physics. The gaze follows the fluid line from the dense, textured base to the delicate, tapering tip.