ANCIENT TEMPLE WITH SCULPTURE BY IGOR MITORAJ Printmaking By Jerry Di Falco

Year:

Medium:

Etching Print

Size - (USA):

16 W x 15 H x 1 D (inches)

Size - (metric):

40.6 W x 38.1 H x 2.5 D (centimeters)

Theme:

Surrealism

Edition:

5

Artwork ID:

595654

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Artwork Info Sheet (PDF)

Artwork Description:

My title for is, ANCIENT TEMPLE WITH SCULPTURE BY IGOR MITORAJ. I used the studio techniques of aquatint, drypoint, intaglio and Chine colle. This print is from the LAST of FOUR editions, and this one is the 2nd best print of 5. French, oil-based ink was used on Rives BFK white paper. Thai mulberry bark paper infused with kozo threads was used in the Chine colle process. Five soaks in a Nitric acid bath were required to achieve my final design. I used one zinc plate that measured eight-inches high by ten inches wide, or 20.32cm by 25.40cm to create this work. The print measures 16 inches wide by 15 inches high, or about 40.640cm x 38.100cm. I added several hidden optical illusions and symbols within the clouds and on the ground. The lines and shaded areas of the male figure also contain abstracted forms of mystical symbols. The entire image was inspired by a color photograph taken by Dennis Kovach in the Valley of the Temples, or Vaddi di li Tempri, in Agrigento, and Sicily. I created three graphite and ink studies before the etching began. The image shows the Temple of Concordia, along with a contemporary sculpted angel installed there by Polish artist, Igor Mitoraj. This etching is from the FIRST of FOUR editions, and each is limited to only FIVE etchings. Pictured here is the best print, number 2 of 5. Please note that this etching is shipped to the buyer without a frame or mat. This keeps the price reasonable and also allows the collector a wide range of choice in framing selection. For shipment, a sturdy cardboard box is employed. The etching is first wrapped in two layers of acid free glassine and then placed between two archival boards. This is next placed into the shipping box and securely packed with bubble wrap. The ABSOLUTE ARTS DOT COM price does not include any shipment cost, but does include wrapping materials, handling, and shipment carton.

Artwork Keywords:   Original Printmaking

Materials:   Etching Prints