
wood cut print on Japanese rice paper
1953
Lygia Pape's woodcut print on delicate Japanese rice paper exemplifies her early engagement with the Brazilian Concrete art movement, where geometric precision meets the organic warmth of traditional printmaking materials. The interplay between the bold, carved lines of the woodblock and the translucent, fibrous texture of the rice paper creates a dialogue between structure and fragility. This work reflects Pape's enduring interest in the tension between rigidity and sensory experience, inviting the viewer to consider both the visual and tactile dimensions of the printed surface.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Latin America
May 24, 2017
Estimate: $90,000 – $120,000
Sold: $105,000
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