(2021)

In Royal Icing, Peperski presents expansive landscapes – mountain ranges, lakes, and forests – rendered in sketch-like lines and carefully composed colors. The series originates from her intuitive drawings and sketches of natural environments, which she here transforms into large-scale monotype screen prints. Each sheet of handmade paper is a unique original, as the color is applied directly to the screen. Even when the screen is reused, the result shifts: a second impression becomes more irregular, marked by streaks and traces of movement, creating another distinct work rather than a reproduction. A defining feature of the series is the innovative technique of applying paint. Instead of traditional brushes, Peperski employs piping bags normally used for decorating cakes. By filling them with liquid pigment and guiding the flow of color across the screen with precise gestures, she merges a domestic tool with the language of fine art. This recontextualization of everyday materials connects the works to feminist artistic traditions, while the title Royal Icing elevates the method itself into a central conceptual element. Color plays a vital role in Royal Icing. Peperski develops a structured chromatic system inspired by musical harmony, working with triads and subtle tonal variations. Every sheet carries a sandy brown base, combined with black, white, and two additional primary or secondary colors in finely differentiated hues. The result is a vibrant spectrum: rich greens, earthy browns, and luminous blues, all tied together by the unifying sand tone. The series thrives on the interplay between spontaneity and structure. Free, intuitive outlines derived from drawings are complemented by areas of color that follow a deliberate system. Gesture meets order, movement meets composition. Each sheet stands independently, yet they are connected through their subject – landscape – and through the chromatic framework that holds the series together.