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Woodcut in colors on Kozo paper - Signed and numbered - Published / Printed by Crown Point Press, San Francisco / Shi-un-do Print Shop, Kyoto // Francesco Clemente's I (Met.pg., 50) (1982) is a vibrant woodcut on Kozo paper, reflecting the artist's interest in exploring the human face and emotional expression. The portrait features a figure with vividly colored facial accents—red, green, and blue—set against a soft, warm-toned background. The subject's intense gaze and abstracted features draw the viewer in, creating a sense of introspection and emotional complexity. The bold use of color, particularly in the warm yellows surrounding the face, contrasts with the more muted background, emphasizing the figure’s presence. Clemente’s work often focuses on themes of identity and transformation, and this piece exemplifies his exploration of the human psyche through expressive portraiture.
I (Met.pg., 50), 1982
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Woodcut in colors on Kozo paper - Signed and numbered - Published / Printed by Crown Point Press, San Francisco / Shi-un-do Print Shop, Kyoto // Francesco Clemente's I (Met.pg., 50) (1982) is a vibrant woodcut on Kozo paper, reflecting the artist's interest in exploring the human face and emotional expression. The portrait features a figure with vividly colored facial accents—red, green, and blue—set against a soft, warm-toned background. The subject's intense gaze and abstracted features draw the viewer in, creating a sense of introspection and emotional complexity. The bold use of color, particularly in the warm yellows surrounding the face, contrasts with the more muted background, emphasizing the figure’s presence. Clemente’s work often focuses on themes of identity and transformation, and this piece exemplifies his exploration of the human psyche through expressive portraiture.
What is automatism?
Automatism refers to a technique in the creative process that accesses material from the unconscious or subconscious mind. It is based on Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic method of free association. Artists value this process for its ability to inspire creative thought and spontaneous creation.