Dry Point Etching - Unframed
Limited Edition of 10
Signed by Artist
‘Kete Pīkau’ is a reflection of the things we carry physically, emotionally, and generationally. The kete, a woven backpack, is both a practical object and an important symbol in te ao Māori, a vessel of knowledge, responsibility, and inheritance. In this work, I consider the dual nature of the kete: a vessel of depth and care. What do we inherit, and what do we choose to pack? Through material, form, and repetition, ‘Kete Pīkau’ becomes a reflection on whakapapa, labour, and the unseen weight of cultural memory. It aims to remind us of those who carried before us, and an invitation to consider what we will carry forward.
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: 320mm x 210mm, Paper: 500mm x 350mm
