Artwork
Veil
Veil is a print by Paul Coldwell. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This work is one of many prints the Victoria and Albert Museum keeps to show key steps in his printmaking.
Paul Coldwell’s print *Veil* blends old and new. Made in 1993, it’s part of his *Chairs* series—four prints showing his layered approach. He mixes computer tricks with printmaking, printing images in ways that mix digital and hand methods.
This work is one of many prints the Victoria and Albert Museum keeps to show key steps in his printmaking.
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Overview
Veil, a print from 1993, is part of Paul Coldwell's 'Chairs' series, exemplifying his hybrid approach to printmaking by combining traditional techniques with digital manipulation.
Subject & Meaning
The print overlays personal and domestic motifs, such as a chair, with fingerprint-like linear patterns, exploring themes of identity through this juxtaposition.
Technique & Style
Coldwell's method involves digitally manipulating imagery, which is then printed using a blend of digital and traditional printmaking techniques, resulting in layered, elegant compositions.
History & Provenance
Veil is one of four prints in the 'Chairs' suite and is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, representing a key phase in Coldwell's exploration of fine art printmaking.
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