Artwork
Light
Light is a print by East London Printmakers. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Light is a 2009 linocut produced by the collective East London Printmakers. Executed in a limited palette of black, white and yellow ink, the work bears the artist’s initials, a edition number and the title, following conventional printmaking practice. The composition is framed by a thin black border against a plain white field.
Subject & Meaning
At the centre of the piece a stylised figure, rendered in yellow and white, appears to grasp a small object that suggests either a tool or a bird. This figure is enveloped by a swirling black form that seems to coil around it, creating a sense of motion and containment that invites contemplation of light, presence and tension.
Technique & Style
The image is cut from a linoleum block, a relief process that yields bold, graphic lines. The artist limited the chromatic range to three inks, allowing stark contrast between the dark surrounding shape and the luminous interior figure. The thin black border delineates the picture plane, reinforcing the work’s graphic clarity.
History & Provenance
Issued in 2009, the print is part of East London Printmakers’ series of collaborative editions. Each impression is signed with the creator’s initials and numbered, indicating its place within a limited run. The work is catalogued in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it is displayed alongside other contemporary prints.
Artist & collection
Artist
This group makes contemporary prints that tell everyday stories with sharp, colorful lines.
