Artwork
Woman and Landscape
Woman and Landscape is a print by Ken Kiff. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This untitled print by Ken Kiff combines a woman and a landscape in a dream-like composition, characterized by simple shapes, unexpected scale disparities, and vibrant, storybook-inspired colors.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a normal-sized woman juxtaposed with diminutive trees, creating a surreal, fairy-tale-esque atmosphere. This juxtaposition is typical of Kiff's work, which often explores the intersection of the human figure with fantastical, everyday environments.
Technique & Style
Executed as a trial proof at Studio Prints, London, this print demonstrates Kiff's translation of his painted style into printmaking. The bold, bright palette and stark scale contrasts reflect his signature approach, blending the fantastical with the mundane.
History & Provenance
Created at Studio Prints in London, this is a trial proof for an intended print edition. Its experimental nature highlights Kiff's iterative process in refining his imagery across mediums.
Context
Part of Kiff's broader practice of mirroring painted themes in his prints, this work connects to his larger body of dream-like, often disjunctive scenes, characteristic of his artistic output from the period.
Legacy
As a trial proof, this print offers insight into Kiff's creative development, illustrating how his painted visions were adapted and refined for print. It contributes to the understanding of his cross-medium consistency and experimentation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ken Kiff, was an English figurative artist, who was born in Dagenham and trained at Hornsey School of Art 1955-61.
