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Etel Adnan — coup de dés
Etel Adnan

coup de dés

2018

Coup de dés references Mallarmé's famous poem while creating its own visual language of chance and intention. The etching presents an intricate composition where deliberate marks and apparent randomness coexist. Adnan masterfully blends control and spontaneity to explore themes of fate and artistic decision making. The work's complexity rewards sustained viewing and multiple interpretations. This print exemplifies the artist's sophisticated engagement with literary and philosophical traditions.

Medium
Etching, edition of 35
Dimensions
Edition
edition of 35

Notes

Spotted at Galerie Lelong (Paris) — available through Lelong Editions. Etching, edition of 35, 73 x 61 cm, 8500 EUR.

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Etel Adnan, coup de dés, 2018

Coup de dés references Mallarmé's famous poem while creating its own visual language of chance and intention. The etching presents an intricate composition where deliberate marks and apparent randomness coexist. Adnan masterfully blends control and spontaneity to explore themes of fate and artistic decision making. The work's complexity rewards sustained viewing and multiple interpretations. This print exemplifies the artist's sophisticated engagement with literary and philosophical traditions.

Medium
Etching, edition of 35
Dimensions
61 x 73 cm
Year
2018
Edition
of 35
Seen at
Galerie Lelong, Paris, France

Related themes

Intimate, Poetry, Philosophy, Intention, Contemplative, Lebanese-American, Etching, Spirituality, Printmaking, Chance, Literary, Fate, Gestural, Limited Edition, Works on Paper, Complexity, Modern, Female Artist, Abstract, Contemporary

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Collected by

Jonathan Murray, Alex Capecelatro