Artwork
Sea scape
Sea scape is a print by Yanneta Aspasia. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
This print, titled 'Sea scape', is an image created using the drypoint technique.
Technique & Style
The drypoint method involves scratching a metal plate with a needle to produce bold, gestural lines. The depth of the scratch determines the darkness of the resulting line on the paper, creating a dynamic visual effect.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts choppy waves, with the scratchy lines conveying a sense of movement and energy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yanneta Aspasia kept a studio in a former fish-packing shed on the docks in Piraeus, where the smell of salt and diesel mixed with turpentine.
