Artwork

Up

Up, by Goutefangea, 2012
Up, by Goutefangea, 2012

Up is a print by Goutefangea. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Up is a 2012 screenprint by Goutefangea, presented in a gridded composition with a central motif.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a white square containing a round shape with blue grid-like lines and radiating red curves, evoking a sense of dynamic movement and contrast between rigidity and fluidity.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by flat, unshaded colors and crisp lines, achieved through screenprinting, a technique that allows for bold, graphic forms.

History & Provenance

The print is signed, titled, and numbered on the reverse, and is accompanied by a box lid featuring the same motif and palette.

Artist & collection

Artist

Goutefangea

This printmaker’s 2012 work Up lifts a simple bird or kite against a flat color field, letting the shape float like a bright paper toy.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Up?

Up was painted by Goutefangea in 2012.

Where can I see Up?

Up is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.