“25-11-29” (Swirl II), woodcut & monotype, unique print, 21 x 21 cm.
The blue-green print reveals the roughness and asperities of the MDF, giving the piece a raw and tactile materiality. The overall aesthetic is abstract and graphic. It could evoke Celtic motifs, simplified Art Nouveau, or representations of ocean currents. The motif is repetitive but asymmetrical, which makes it feel alive and not mechanical.
The effect of the blue-green color on the light background is intended to be both calming (like water) and energetic (like a current).
The technique aims to combine the strength of the engraved line (the linear blue-green motif) with the uniqueness and textural richness of the monotype.
This work leans towards the ideogram or the enigma. It compels the viewer to see not an object, but a force, a state, or a texture.
