Dry Point Etching - Unframed Limited Edition of 10 Signed by Artist
This artwork, “Kākahu”, is influenced by my weaving practice and depicts a Kakahu that I wove. The tactility, the handmade and the act of labour involved in both printmaking and weaving, as well as the idea that every thought, feeling, and emotion is woven into each Kakahu (Māori cloak) to embody the Mauri. (Life force) In this cloak, with the feathers flicked out, the bird can fly again.
Drypoint etching is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image/ drawing is scratched directly onto a metal or acrylic plate using a sharp needle. The action of drawing raises a burr (a ridge of displaced material) along the lines, which holds ink and creates rich, velvety marks when printed. Ink is applied to the plate and then wiped so it remains only in the incised lines. The plate is then run through a printing press with damp paper, transferring the image onto the paper under pressure. Each print captures the delicate textures and expressive quality of the hand-drawn lines.
PAPER: Black Ink on Fabriano Paper
SIZE: Image (including signature, title and number: 580mm x 330mm)
