Artwork
Cha Cha Cha
Cha Cha Cha is a print by Jacki. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The composition is dominated by blue forms on a white ground, with the reverse side bearing a contrasting wash of deep orange and gold.
Created in 2010 by Jacki, *Cha Cha Cha* is a hand-printed linocut featuring three stacked cups and saucers. The composition is dominated by blue forms on a white ground, with the reverse side bearing a contrasting wash of deep orange and gold. The print is signed, titled, and numbered by the artist, indicating its limited status. The edges of the paper are irregular, suggesting a handmade, non-industrial process.
Subject & Meaning
The subject—a simple arrangement of teacups—evokes domestic ritual, yet the title *Cha Cha Cha* introduces a dissonant rhythm. The playful, dance-like name contrasts with the quiet stillness of the objects, hinting at hidden movement or memory. The cups, rendered without clear definition, suggest fleeting moments rather than static still life, inviting interpretation beyond literal representation.
Technique & Style
The image is built from layered, uneven ink applications that resemble smears and scrapes rather than precise lines. The texture appears tactile, with visible brushwork and ink residue, characteristic of hand-printed linocut. The blue forms lack sharp contours, blending into the white ground through gestural marks, emphasizing process over precision. The dark reverse side enhances the front’s luminosity, adding depth through contrast.
History & Provenance
The work is part of a small, numbered series produced by Jacki in 2010. No public exhibition history is documented, and its provenance remains private. The artist’s signature and numbering confirm its authenticity as a limited print, likely intended for direct sale or private collection rather than institutional acquisition at the time of creation.
Context
Jacki’s work aligns with contemporary printmaking practices that prioritize materiality and spontaneity over traditional precision. The use of everyday objects, combined with expressive mark-making, reflects broader trends in post-minimalist art where the mundane is reimagined through tactile, non-representational means. The piece resonates with artists exploring the intersection of craft and conceptual gesture.
Legacy
While not widely exhibited, *Cha Cha Cha* contributes to a quiet lineage of artist-made prints that value imperfection and personal gesture. Its emphasis on process over polish, and the deliberate use of reverse-side color, distinguishes it within contemporary printmaking. The work remains a modest but distinct example of hand-printed experimentation in early 21st-century British art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacki’s prints mix crisp shapes with bold colors—think neon blues, pinks, and yellows layered into flat planes and clean lines.
