Artwork
Night Sky
Night Sky is a print by Paul Coldwell. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The series looks at being in two places at once—where your body sits and where your mind wanders.
This print mixes two spaces: everyday stuff and starry skies. A shoe, an iron, bottles and more are printed with black dots from an inkjet machine. White dots on top map constellations like Leo, Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.
Coldwell made eight prints in 2002 for his London show. The series looks at being in two places at once—where your body sits and where your mind wanders.
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Overview
Night Sky is a digital print by Paul Coldwell, part of his 2002 Constellations series, created for an exhibition at the London Print Studio.
Subject & Meaning
The print juxtaposes everyday objects, such as a shoe and kettle, with constellations like Leo and Ursa Major, symbolizing the contrast between the familiar physical world and the vast unknown universe.
Technique & Style
The image combines black dots from an inkjet machine with white dots forming constellations on a pixelated surface, layering the mundane and celestial.
History & Provenance
Coldwell produced eight prints in the Constellations series in 2002 for his London show, exploring the theme of being in two places simultaneously.
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