Artwork
Consummate 1
Consummate 1 is an ink print by Matthew La Croix. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
His edition joined others in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s growing print collection.
This screenprint is one of eight limited-edition prints made by graduate winners.
Each year Jealous Print Studio teams up with London art schools to fund residencies.
Graduates create one print during their stay, then all eight are shown together.
Matthew La Croix made this print in 2012 as his Royal College of Art prize.
His edition joined others in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s growing print collection.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
Consummate 1 is a screenprint by Matthew La Croix, created in 2012 as part of the Jealous Print Studio's Graduate Prize.
History & Provenance
The print was produced during La Croix's residency at Jealous Print Studio, awarded upon his graduation from the Royal College of Art's MA Fine Art program. The work is part of a series of limited-edition prints by eight graduate winners from London art schools, all of which were donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Technique & Style
Consummate 1 is a screenprint, a technique used to produce multiple copies of an image. The print is one of a limited edition, indicating a controlled number of impressions were made.
Context
The Victoria and Albert Museum, where the print is held, is a major repository of art and design, with a significant collection of prints. The museum's holdings reflect the development of printmaking and its role in contemporary art.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made screenprints in the 2010s. One you’ll see is *Consummate 1* from 2012, a bold, layered print with sharp geometry and flat color. The work sits in a quiet corner of early-21st-century printmaking, where…
