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Unknown Spaces I, by Denise Copland, 2004

Unknown Spaces I

Denise Copland

2004

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Unknown Spaces I is a 2004 by Denise Copland, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Denise Copland
When & what style?
2004
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting, titled "Unknown Spaces I", is a print created by Denise Copland in 2004. The artwork features a gray rectangle on the left side, which contains white handwritten text. The right side of the painting is a light beige color with faint, raised lines that resemble a landscape or abstract design. The text on the left side appears to be a passage or poem, but it is not legible due to its small size and handwriting style. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and subtlety, with the contrast between the gray and beige colors creating a sense of balance and harmony. The use of texture and color in this painting creates a sense of depth and visual interest, inviting the viewer to explore the artwork further. To learn more about the artist's use of texture and color, you can look up the technique of impasto.

The story of this work

Overview

The artwork *Unknown Spaces I* by Denise Copland, created in 2004, is a diptych print featuring text and archival documentation related to polar exploration on one panel, while the other panel contains a heavily worked blind embossed image. The white paper used in the print symbolizes the snow-covered landscape of Antarctica. This piece is part of a portfolio of 24 prints produced for the SOFA Print Project.

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About the artist

Artist

Denise Copland

Denise Copland is a New Zealand artist, born in Timaru. Her works are held in the permanent collections of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

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