Untitled spolvero drawing
1997
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1997
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mary Judge’s 1997 untitled spolvero drawing is a delicate transfer piece. She traced a line design on thin paper, poked tiny holes along the lines, then dusted pigment through them. The result is a soft, uneven print with a natural feel. The spolvero trick makes each copy unique. Judge often used circular patterns that look like tree rings or petals. The marks aren’t sharp—they bloom gently on the page. Look up Judge, Mary for more of her stenciled drawings.
