Artwork
Safe
Safe 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
Safe is a black and white etching produced in 2009 by East London Printmakers. The work depicts a cloaked figure with their face partially obscured, holding a cat in front of their face.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, shrouded in a hooded cloak with only part of their face visible, conveys a sense of anonymity or concealment. The presence of a cat held before their face further obscures their identity, prompting interpretation about what is being protected or hidden.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, the print features rough, sketchy lines suggestive of rapid, spontaneous drawing. A plain background focuses attention solely on the figure, emphasizing the subject's enigmatic nature.
History & Provenance
Created in 2009, the etching is signed, numbered, dated, and titled by the artist. Current location and full provenance details are not specified here; for similar works, reference is made to the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
This group makes contemporary prints that tell everyday stories with sharp, colorful lines.
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