His early (2005) and ongoing "Compressionist" prints, conversely, ask Stern himself to move in ways he normally wouldn't. These images are made through performances with scanners, Stern often tying or rigging a flat-bed to his own body, then traversing the landscape — avowedly referencing Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism.Stern, Nathaniel (2005). Rhizome.org: Compressionism. Retrieved on 2007-07-31 These are colored in Photoshop, then printed on metallic paper and/or transformed into hand-made prints, using more traditional techniques.Kellner, Clive (2006). Call and Response (PDF Catalogue). Retrieved on 2007-07-20
