"Gestural Mechanism for Absorbing and Defusing Hostilities" is a mixed technique color intaglio, done in 2015. The platemark measures 10 x 13-7/8". This impression is pencil signed, titled, dated and editioned "color trial proof - 3rd state" and was never editioned beyond a few proofs. This image was printed by the artist on an antique-white wove paper.
This abstract color intaglio, is the third in a series of experiments Fletcher tried with this plate. The composition is an interwoven series of lines and shapes that Fletcher printed in various color trial proofs. To print this image the artist notes in an inscription in the lower right margin: "color trial proof - 3rd state / 5-2015 / HANSA YELLOW / MAGENTA BLUE BLACK".
Kevin Fletcher's titles are often as intricate as the compositions, as in this case "Gestural Mechanism for Absorbing and Defusing Hostilities." If the viewer gets involved in what can be a puzzle, all other thoughts and feelings take a rest and curiosity and logic are engaged.