Artwork
Skowhegan
Skowhegan is a print by Stefan Martin. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This is a black-and-white woodcut print. A few simple shapes suggest a person walking. The background is just rough white space.
Stefan Martin carved this on wood then used ink to press the image. Woodcuts were common in books long ago. His lines are bold but still leave room for mystery.
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Overview
Skowhegan is a black-and-white woodcut print by Stefan Martin, characterized by simple shapes suggesting a figure in motion against a plain white background.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lone person walking, with bold yet subtly suggestive lines leaving interpretive space. The subject's focus is on the figure's quiet, everyday activity.
Technique & Style
Executed using traditional woodcut techniques, the work features bold, expressive lines etched into wood and printed in ink. Martin's style balances clarity with nuanced, mysterious suggestion.
History & Provenance
Created by Stefan Martin (1936-1994), this woodcut is part of a body of work reviving 18th to early 20th-century illustration techniques. It is held in the MOMus Museum of Contemporary Art collection.
Context
Skowhegan reflects Martin's poetic approach, echoing historical woodcut illustrations while focusing on contemporary themes of solitude and everyday life.
Legacy
As part of Martin's oeuvre, Skowhegan contributes to the revival of traditional printmaking techniques in contemporary art, highlighting the enduring appeal of woodcuts.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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