Artwork description:

Original wood engraving. An artistic response to the destructive impact of human beings on the earth and its other lifeforms. An expression of solidarity with those fighting against environmental destruction - on behalf of all life on earth.

Note: actual image is 10x10cm; hand-printed on a larger sheet of paper to allow for mounting and framing. Framed prints from the edition are also available from Artfinder.

Wood engraving is a form of fine art printmaking. The artist uses specialised tools to create the image in relief (and reverse) on the end grain of a block of hardwood - usually boxwood - by removing the 'white' parts of the image. This technique is painstaking and highly technical, and allows for the creation of exquisitely detailed works. Rebecca's wood engravings have been exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, with the Society of Wood Engravers, and in galleries across the world from Japan to the USA.

Materials used:

Wood engraving, ink on paper

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