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Tauba Auerbach — Plate Distortion 2
Tauba Auerbach

Plate Distortion 2

A mesmerizing interplay of curved lines and subtle tonal gradations creates the illusion of a warped or folded surface, as if the printed plane itself has been physically manipulated. Auerbach employs the rich, velvety textures characteristic of aquatint etching to build depth and dimension, blurring the boundary between two-dimensional print and three-dimensional form. The work reflects the artist's ongoing investigation into the nature of space, structure, and perception.

Medium
colour aquatint etching

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Under the Influence

April 11, 2013

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Tauba Auerbach, Plate Distortion 2

A mesmerizing interplay of curved lines and subtle tonal gradations creates the illusion of a warped or folded surface, as if the printed plane itself has been physically manipulated. Auerbach employs the rich, velvety textures characteristic of aquatint etching to build depth and dimension, blurring the boundary between two-dimensional print and three-dimensional form. The work reflects the artist's ongoing investigation into the nature of space, structure, and perception.

Medium
colour aquatint etching
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Print, Geometric, Bold, Minimalist, American, Aquatint Etching, Optical, Colorful, Abstract, Contemporary

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