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Etching, aquatint and carborundum

Su Xiaobai's Intellectual Aristocracy (2013) is a powerful etching that uses aquatint and carborundum to create a complex, textured surface. The work features a series of dark, overlapping panels with subtle variations in tone and texture, forming an abstract, layered composition. The restrained color palette, primarily dark with hints of rough, grey textures, gives the piece a sense of depth and quiet intensity. This limited edition print exudes a contemplative, almost architectural quality, inviting viewers to explore the intricate surface as if it were an ancient wall or weathered artifact. Su's technique, which emphasizes material and texture over form, reflects an approach that values the tactile experience and visual richness of the medium.

Su Xiaobai (China, 1949) is a contemporary artist known for his abstract works that explore color, texture, and form. After studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, he developed a unique style incorporating traditional Chinese lacquer techniques with modern abstraction. Su's art often reflects themes of existence and perception, bridging Eastern and Western artistic philosophies.

Xiaobai Su

Intellectual Aristocracy , 2013

Name: Intellectual Aristocracy , 2013
SKU: 2839

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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, aquatint and carborundum

Etching, aquatint and carborundumEtching 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 60

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Xiaobai Su

Intellectual Aristocracy , 2013

45 x 97 cm

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