Dry Point Etching - Unframed Limited Edition of 10 Signed by Artist
‘Kete Tuauri’ explores the sharing of knowledge, both the teachings that have been preserved and those that have been lost or forgotten. The kete, a vessel for gathering, becomes a metaphor for the accumulation of wisdom passed through generations. Each interwoven whenu (strand) represents a piece of knowledge, a story, or a skill woven together by the threads of whakapapa, culture, and language.
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: 205mm x 330mm, Paper: 360mm x 500mm
