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Relief print from a Slinky matrix on paper with deckled edges - Signed, dated and number

'Untitled (Slinky matrix)' by Tara Donovan, created in 2015, is a captivating relief print that transforms everyday materials into mesmerizing patterns. Using a Slinky as the printing matrix, Donovan creates an intricate network of interwoven, rhythmic lines, resulting in a dynamic composition that balances precision with organic flow. The print is rendered on paper with deckled edges, enhancing its tactile quality and emphasizing the hand-crafted nature of the work. Measuring 143.5 x 106.7 cm, it is signed, dated, and numbered, reflecting Donovan’s mastery in reimagining ordinary objects into striking visual abstractions.

Tara Donovan (USA, 1969) is a contemporary artist renowned for her large-scale installations and sculptures crafted from everyday materials like plastic cups, straws, and paper plates. Her work explores the transformative power of accumulation, creating immersive environments that challenge perceptions of form and material.

Tara Donovan

Untitled (Slinky matrix ), 2015

Name: Untitled (Slinky matrix ), 2015
SKU: 12562
Price: 19750.00 USD
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

Relief printing

Relief printingRelief printing is a printmaking process where the design to be printed is etched or cut into a surface, leaving only the raised areas to transfer ink. The non-printing areas are removed, so only the design is inked and printed. Common relief printing techniques include woodcut, linocut, and wood engraving.

Edition

Edition of 25

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Relief print from a Slinky matrix on paper with deckled edges - Signed, dated and number

Tara Donovan

Untitled (Slinky matrix ), 2015

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 19,750

Tara Donovan

Untitled (Slinky), 2015

Limited Edition Print

Relief printing

USD 19,750

Tara Donovan

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Inspiration is a joke; real artists sit down and work.
- Tara Donovan

Tara Donovan (b. 1969 USA) is an acclaimed American artist known for her innovative and immersive sculptural installations that transform everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. Donovan employs common objects such as plastic cups, straws, paper plates, pins, and buttons, assembling them in massive quantities to create intricate, organic forms that often mimic natural phenomena like clouds, dunes, and cellular structures. Her work explores themes of perception, transformation, and the relationship between the mundane and the sublime, inviting viewers to reconsider the materials and spaces around them. Donovan's process involves meticulous repetition and accumulation, resulting in works that are both monumental and delicate, highlighting the interplay between structure and chaos. She has been recognized with numerous awards and has exhibited widely in prestigious institutions, solidifying her position as a significant figure in contemporary art.

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Tara Donovan

Untitled (Slinky matrix ), 2015

143.5 x 106.7 cm

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