Artwork Description
Looking for a Quiet Place reflects Kristen McClarty's deep connection to the landscapes and waterways of the Western Cape. A narrow channel winds between low dunes and coastal vegetation, drawing the eye towards the horizon beneath a sky alive with shifting patterns and movement.
Printed as a six-layer reduction woodcut on delicate Kitakata paper, the work demonstrates the patience and precision required by the reduction process, where each successive layer is carved into the same block, making every stage irreversible. The subtle palette and fine linear detail lend the scene a sense of stillness, allowing the textures of water, sky and land to emerge gradually across the surface.
Rather than depicting a specific destination, the work evokes the universal appeal of quiet, undeveloped places where nature remains largely undisturbed. The result is a contemplative landscape that invites the viewer to slow down and spend time with the rhythms of the natural world.
Looking For A Quiet Place
Materials used
6 layer reduction woodcut on buff coloured Kitakata Japanese paper
Size
W:58cm X H:79cm X D:0.1cm (paper size unframed)
Rarity: Ed. 6/14 available
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Artwork Description
Looking for a Quiet Place reflects Kristen McClarty's deep connection to the landscapes and waterways of the Western Cape. A narrow channel winds between low dunes and coastal vegetation, drawing the eye towards the horizon beneath a sky alive with shifting patterns and movement.
Printed as a six-layer reduction woodcut on delicate Kitakata paper, the work demonstrates the patience and precision required by the reduction process, where each successive layer is carved into the same block, making every stage irreversible. The subtle palette and fine linear detail lend the scene a sense of stillness, allowing the textures of water, sky and land to emerge gradually across the surface.
Rather than depicting a specific destination, the work evokes the universal appeal of quiet, undeveloped places where nature remains largely undisturbed. The result is a contemplative landscape that invites the viewer to slow down and spend time with the rhythms of the natural world.
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