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Fine etching and aquatint, signed by the artist.

Obra Gráfica by Martín Chirino is a compelling etching and aquatint from 1973, showcasing the artist's fascination with spirals and geometric forms. In this limited edition piece (18 prints), Chirino creates a bold spiral pattern encased within a roughly textured square frame. The monochromatic palette enhances the intensity of the spiral, drawing the viewer's eye into its center, suggesting themes of infinity, movement, and the cyclical nature of existence. Chirino’s work often explores the symbolism of spirals, a recurring motif in his oeuvre, representing both cosmic and natural forms. This print exemplifies his ability to evoke depth and meaning through abstract shapes.

Martín Chirino (Spain, 1925–2019) was a celebrated sculptor and a key figure in Spanish contemporary art. Known for his dynamic metal sculptures inspired by the spirals of the wind and Canary Islands culture, his works explore movement and energy. Chirino was a founding member of the influential El Paso group.

Martin Chirino

Obra Gráfica, 1973

Name: Obra Gráfica, 1973
SKU: 5165
Price: 6250.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Etching and Aquatint

Etching and AquatintEtching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.

Edition

Edition of 18

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Fine etching and aquatint, signed by the artist.

Martin Chirino

Obra Gráfica, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching and Aquatint

EUR 6,250

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I am the man who, thanks to his work, is made in one piece, but also full of doubts.
- Martin Chirino

Martin Chirino (b. 1925 Spain, d. 2019 Spain) was a Spanish sculptor, celebrated for his distinctive sculptures that often explore the themes of movement and form, deeply rooted in the culture and landscape of the Canary Islands. A founding member of the Spanish avant-garde group El Paso, Chirino is best known for his iconic spiral and coil-shaped sculptures, crafted primarily from iron. His work reflects a deep connection to the elemental forces of nature, drawing inspiration from the wind, the sea, and the volcanic origins of his native islands. Chirino's sculptures are characterized by their fluidity, dynamism, and the tension between the material’s heaviness and the lightness of the forms he created. His contributions to contemporary sculpture have made him one of the most significant Spanish artists of the 20th century.

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Abstract art uses form, shape, line, and color to create a visual experience without attempting to represent external reality. The composition exists independently of the world's visual references, focusing on expressing ideas and emotions through non-representational means.

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Martin Chirino

Obra Gráfica, 1973

200 x 200 cm

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Martin Chirino