Artwork description:

This is an original, handmade linocut inspired by time I have spent in the beautiful fishing province of Quảng Trị in Vietnam. The work shows a young man gazing over his shoulder, out toward the sea. He is surrounded by fishing boats.
I have experimented with texture on the surface of the actual linoleum, by sticking sandpaper to the foreground, just to create a grainy look, mimicking sand.

The artwork is printed on high quality 300gsm printmaking paper.

The work is hand signed and numbered by the artist.

Each work will not be identical to the next, due to the nature of the printing process, but this adds to its unique quality.

HOW THE ARTWORK IS MADE:
This is a handmade and handprinted linocut. The artwork is created by drawing out the image directly onto linoleum and then using small cutting tools, the image is intricately carved out. Whatever is cut away from the surface does not pick up the ink during printing, what remains does. In printmaking terms, a linocut is a form of relief printing. After inking up the linocut, high quality paper is placed over the image and the back of the paper is rubbed vigorously, using a wooden spoon. This is called hand-burnishing. The entire process is very labor-intensive, but the result is a beautiful, limited edition art print.

It will be packaged with care and attention to reach you in the best possible condition.

If you have any questions relating to the work before purchase please don't hesitate to ask me.

Materials used:

linoleum, printmaking ink, carving tools, sandpaper

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