Artwork

Zuflacht

Zuflacht, by Neal Tait, 2007
Zuflacht, by Neal Tait, 2007

Zuflacht is a print by Neal Tait. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The print 'Zuflacht' is a work by Neal Tait, featuring a centrally positioned, fantastical tree-like form.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a surreal, organic entity with bulbous leaves and a layered flower, its roots wrapped around the base, evoking a sense of otherworldliness.

Technique & Style

Rendered in soft black and white, the drawing has a sketch-like quality, with the artist employing a distinctive, cartoonish style to exaggerate the plant's features, particularly the heavy, crumpled petals.

Artist & collection

Artist

Neal Tait

Neal Tait makes gritty, offbeat prints that feel like stills from a half-remembered movie scene.