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// Michael Craig-Martin's The Catalan Suite II - Sofa is a limited edition etching from 2013. This piece exemplifies Craig-Martin’s minimalistic approach, featuring a meticulously rendered image of a simple sofa. Centered on a stark, white background, the sofa appears as a clean, precise form with fine lines, emphasizing the object’s design and structure. The absence of surrounding details and the neutral tones focus the viewer's attention solely on the subject, creating a sense of isolation and contemplation. Craig-Martin’s work often explores the relationship between everyday objects and their representation, turning mundane items into subjects of artistic reflection.

Michael Craig-Martin (Ireland/UK, 1941) is a conceptual artist celebrated for his brightly colored, minimalist depictions of everyday objects. Often associated with the YBA movement, his work explores the intersection of form, perception, and context. A pioneering teacher, he influenced a generation of British artists, including Damien Hirst and Sarah Lucas.

Michael Craig-Martin

The Catalan Suite II - Sofa, 2013

Name: The Catalan Suite II - Sofa, 2013
SKU: 2950
Price: 750.00 EUR
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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 with embossing

Etching with embossingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 20

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The Catalan Suite II - Soup Can, 2013

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I am trying to present objects in the simplest way possible, and I don't want to supply too much context.

- Michael Craig-Martin

Michael Craig-Martin is an Irish artist who was born in Dublin. He received his formal arts education in universities in both Europe and the United States. Craig-Martin is a conceptual artist and his early works consisted of box-like constructions. His most famous conceptual piece, An Oak Tree, was considered quite controversial when it first appeared in 1973. Michael Craig-Martin has been employed as an artist since the mid 1960s and during this time he began to experiment with household objects in his artwork. As time progressed, he began to create line drawings, also utilizing his love of household objects. By the 1990s, Craig-Martin began to undertake painting as his primary medium. Michael Craig-Martin's works are shown worldwide and have garnered critical acclaim by art lovers. Craig-Martin is also credited as being an early influence for the Young British Artists, a group of young visual artists in London. Many members of this group were former pupils of Craig-Martin. (Artist website)

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What is conceptual art?

Sometimes referred to as Conceptualism, this is an art form where the idea(s) or concept(s) behind the work take precedence over material concerns and traditional aesthetics. Many conceptual artworks can be created by anyone simply by following written instructions. The concept or idea is the most essential aspect of the artwork.

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Michael Craig-Martin

The Catalan Suite II - Sofa, 2013

45 x 45 cm

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