Untitled

About this work

This picture shows almost nothing but black. In the top right corner, there’s a faint, pale shape that looks like a crescent moon or a sliver of light. The edges are rough, and it sits against a completely dark background. The simplicity makes it feel quiet, like something barely there. The artist used a printmaking method to create this soft, ghostly mark. Look up etching to see how artists carve into metal to make these delicate lines.

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