Moody linocut print of a church and trees dating from the 1970s, by artist H Ham.
The piece offers a view of a church in the stark light of winter. Depicted in skilful relief by the artist, each deft stroke carves into the negative space to describe an ancient church surrounded by leafless trees. The repetition of the trees gives the piece a real sense of rhythm, which is reflected in the use of long winter shadows which form from the base of their trunks. The trees seem almost to be guarding the building behind, the space between them serving to perfectly frame the spire, who’s straight lines they mimic.
The artist has made interesting choices around where to use relief, the changes from black to white are easily read by the viewer but help to create a dramatic feeling to this little linocut.
The print is offered in its original white wood frame, and is set behind glass.
Moody linocut print of a church and trees dating from the 1970s, by artist H Ham.
The piece offers a view of a church in the stark light of winter. Depicted in skilful relief by the artist, each deft stroke carves into the negative space to describe an ancient church surrounded by leafless trees. The repetition of the trees gives the piece a real sense of rhythm, which is reflected in the use of long winter shadows which form from the base of their trunks. The trees seem almost to be guarding the building behind, the space between them serving to perfectly frame the spire, who’s straight lines they mimic.
The artist has made interesting choices around where to use relief, the changes from black to white are easily read by the viewer but help to create a dramatic feeling to this little linocut.
The print is offered in its original white wood frame, and is set behind glass.
