Artwork

Structure 2

Structure 2, by Alison Bernal, 2012
Structure 2, by Alison Bernal, 2012

Structure 2 is a print by Alison Bernal. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Structure 2 is a 2012 print by Alison Bernal, created using relief and stencil techniques. The work is a simple, monochromatic representation of a bed frame.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a minimalist bed frame with a flat headboard and clean lines, devoid of ornamentation. The artist's use of basic shapes and shadows emphasizes the structure's form.

Technique & Style

Bernal employed relief and stencil printing to achieve a stark, graphic effect. The work's monochromatic palette and lack of texture underscore its focus on the bed frame's underlying structure.

History & Provenance

The print is signed, titled, and numbered by the artist, indicating its status as a limited edition work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alison Bernal

Alison Bernal made bold, black-and-white prints called Structure 2 in 2012. The image stacks sharp angles and thick lines into a tall stack, all in ink on paper. It’s a quiet, precise piece—no color, no extra noise,…