Collagraph Print on Fabriano Rosaspina 280gsm paper.
This artwork is part of The Urban Collection.
This collagraph plays with the shapes of the repurposed box whilst exploring the tonal variances of light on the subject matter. The cardboard box destined for recycling is repurposed as an intaglio plate using the natural textures of the cardboard box to scribe and print an intaglio print. The contrast of the bridge structure against the fragile nature of the repurposed and recycled cardboard collagraph plate creates an interesting juxtaposition. The fragile nature of the cardboard material results in very limited editions or unique state prints as the plate slowly disintegrates with each print. Beauty is found in using materials that are to be discarded to create an artwork that celebrates the beauty still found in buildings which have fallen into ruin themselves as they age.
Hand colouring of intaglio works harmoniously with the printed detail to bring specific elements to the viewer’s eye. Each print has been worked over individually in the brushwork and fine detail making it unique.
Paper: 28cm x 38cm (11 x 15 inches)
Edition: Ink, lower left corner, 1 of 1 U.S.
Signed: Ink, lower right corner