Artwork
He calls her aloud from above
He calls her aloud from above is a print by Browne. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Victoria Browne’s 2010 print *He calls her aloud from above* presents a fragmented portrait set against a stark white field edged with a thin black line. The composition juxtaposes a monochrome photograph of a head and shoulders with vivid pink and darker geometric forms, creating a sense of disjunction that draws the viewer’s eye across the layered surfaces.
Technique & Style
The work merges polymer gravure—a method that transfers ink from a polymer plate—with screen‑printing, allowing both fine tonal detail and bold, flat color fields. Browne incorporates a collage of pink cardstock and aerial landscape imagery, which is cut and overlaid onto the photographic base, producing a tactile, rough‑edged appearance that emphasizes the print’s mixed‑media nature.
Subject & Meaning
At its core the piece fragments a black‑and‑white portrait, breaking it into jagged shards that are intersected by bright shapes. While the title hints at a vocal or celestial connection, the visual language remains ambiguous, inviting viewers to contemplate the tension between the intimate human figure and the abstract, perhaps aerial, environments that surround it.
History & Provenance
Signed by the artist on the front, the print bears a numbered edition and title on its reverse side, confirming its status as a limited‑edition work. Produced in 2010, it reflects Browne’s ongoing exploration of combining traditional photographic imagery with contemporary print techniques.
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