Cuttings, 1961

Cuttings were a development of Lijn’s first experiments with clear acrylic; 'Fire Lines', and represent her first attempt to generate an energetic vibration through the use of repetitive elements.
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Fire Lines series, 1960

In 1960, Lijn began to experiment with plastic using fire. She drew in the air with vibrating, molten sticks of colored plastic called Tefelstuck, creating fine webs of colored lines that settled and bonded with the surface of acrylic sheets (with the help of a small torch).
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Sky Scrolls, 1959 -1961

Sky Scrolls are the first works Lijn made in a series. They were influenced by her interest in Chinese horizontal scrolls and her love and fascination with the sky. 
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