ELLIPTICAL CICADA.

Etching with drypoint & blind embossing. From 2 Copper Plates.

2025

EDITION NOTES

TITLE : Elliptical Cicada

METHOD: Copper Etching with drypoint & embossing.

EDITION SIZE : 1/60

ART (PLATE SIZE): Both Plates = 10 x 12.5

PAPER: Hahnemuhle Etching, Natural. 7.5” x 7.5”

INK: Strong & Soft Black Etching Ink.

MOUNT: Size: 8” x 8” (Aperture 6 x 6”) Larson Juhl 1.4mm mount & backing board in vanilla, with white core (Presented in a protective cellophane bag)

£85

This piece is printed using 2 copper etching plates. 1 plates is inked (cicada) & the second is blind embossed (diamond chop mark)

Intaglio etching is a labour intensive printmaking technique that involves incising the lines & dots onto a copper plate, with a sharp point. It is then etched in Ferric Chloride, which bites the design into the copper plate. This process was repeated 4 times on this plate.The plate is then inked with etching ink. The ink sits in the grooves, whilst the surface ink is wiped off. The ink is then drawn from the incised lines, onto dampened paper, using an etching press.

Each print takes a long time to produce.

These highly detailed, intricate plates ensure each print is unique, making every piece a true one-of-a-kind etching.

I print in small editions, keeping the work precious and limited.

Please Note - Each print may vary slightly , as they are individually printed by hand.

The piece features a stylised cicada with lotus blossom & gingko leaves in our signature drawing style (a mix of geometry & organic lines, with fine lines and micro dots)

Etching With Drypoint & Blind Emboss.

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