Artwork
Two Islands Meet
Two Islands Meet is a print by Tadek Beutlich. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is an abstract print from 1964 by Tadek Beutlich. It’s one of his relief prints made without a press, using inked surfaces like lino or plywood.
Beutlich trained as a textile artist but crossed into printmaking. Editions Alecto published many of these bold, textured works in the 60s and 70s.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more Beutlich prints.
Overview
Two Islands Meet is a 1964 abstract relief print by Tadek Beutlich, characterized by its bold, textured composition.
Subject & Meaning
The print's abstract nature does not lend itself to a specific, identifiable subject; instead, it emphasizes expressive form and texture, reflecting Beutlich's background in textile arts translated into printmaking.
Technique & Style
Created without a press, the print utilizes inked surfaces such as linoleum or plywood for its impressions, showcasing Beutlich's innovative approach to relief printing.
History & Provenance
Published by Editions Alecto, 'Two Islands Meet' is part of a series of prints by Beutlich from the 1960s and 70s, with related works held in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tadek Beutlich made abstract prints and sculptures in the mid-20th century. In 1964 he printed *Two Islands Meet*, two simple shapes touching like landmasses. His 1967 *Meteors* looks like black bursts across white…
