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Bay Area artist Raj Darshi’s treatment on the intersection of technology and human creativity is hanging inside San Ramon City Hall throughout the month.
The solo exhibition in city hall’s gallery, entitled “Pen Plotter Art | Ink, Pen & Acrylic”, features original works drawn by a plotter machine and hand-finished by Darshi – a mix of “abstract patterns, architectural grids, landscapes, color gradients and cosmic-inspired forms”, the artist told the Pleasanton Weekly.
“My process begins with computational design, where I create illustrations, patterns and sometimes transform photographic collages into drawn paths. These paths are rendered as physical drawings by the pen plotter,” Darshi said. “After the machine completes the drawing, I add hand-drawn details and other materials to develop texture and depth.”
Debuting March 2, the showing is free to view through next Tuesday (March 31) in the first-floor gallery space at 7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, which is open during regular city hall operating hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
“I saw a lot of curiosity about this form of art, especially about the process and the steps involved. Visitors were very excited to see the details in the artwork and how unique textures can be created simply with pens,” Darshi said, reflecting after the special artist’s reception held March 6.
“I hope viewers become curious about the relationship between art and technology,” he added. “While the works are generated through computational drawing methods and drawn paths, they still carry the imperfections and beauty of a real pen on paper and include additional hand finishing.”
For more information about the exhibit, Darshi and his plotter process, visit zooxcape.com.
