Artwork
24hrs
24hrs is a print by Lidija. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Lidija’s 2010 print *24hrs* presents a stark black‑and‑white photograph of a human face near the top of a white sheet, its mouth connected to a vivid red thread that descends to a loose coil at the bottom. The composition is framed by a thin black border, and the work bears the artist’s signature, edition number and date.
Technique & Style
The image is produced through a combination of photogravure and linocut processes, merging photographic detail with the tactile qualities of printmaking. A single red thread is physically attached to the paper, passing through two pinholes and anchored on the reverse side, creating a three‑dimensional element that interacts with the printed surface.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph captures a person’s mouth, from which the red thread appears to emerge, suggesting an act of speaking, singing or exhalation. The limited palette—black, white and a solitary red line—focuses attention on the gesture of the thread, inviting contemplation of communication, tension or the passage of time.
History & Provenance
Created in 2010, *24hrs* is a limited edition work, each piece signed, numbered and dated by Lidija. The print is part of contemporary print collections and has been exhibited in institutions that document modern graphic practices, though specific exhibition histories are not detailed in the source.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lidija made prints that turn everyday moments into quiet, reflective patterns. In 24hrs and Meeting the Ends, she uses repeating lines and subtle shifts in tone to suggest the quiet pulse of time passing. Printmaking…
