Artwork
Print is a print by Glynn Williams. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Glynn Williams made this print in 1973.
He’s better known for sculpture, but here he’s working in print.
His prints from this time play with flat shapes that feel almost solid.
In the early 1970s he stacked and twisted wooden panels.
Some parts were cut away to create shadows that look real.
He liked mixing two dimensions with three.
Check out more prints by Williams, Glynn.
Overview
Glynn Williams, a British artist primarily recognized for his sculptural work, created this 1973 print as part of an experimental phase bridging two and three dimensions.
Subject & Meaning
The print explores spatial ambiguity, reflecting Williams' concurrent sculptural pieces where wooden panels, often with removed sections to create shadow effects, were stacked or overlaid, challenging perceptions of depth and flatness.
Technique & Style
Employing screenprint, Williams translates his sculptural preoccupations into a two-dimensional medium, using flat shapes that evoke a sense of solidity, further blurring the line between dimensions.
History & Provenance
Created in 1973, this work is characteristic of Williams' early 1970s abstract period, preceding his shift towards figurative sculpture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Glynn Williams made prints in 1973 that blend sharp lines with sculptural depth. “Print” and “Print No.2” use crisp angles and layered ink to give flat surfaces a tactile push. These works sit between graphic art and…
