Palingenesis (BII)
1998
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1998
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Kumi Korf’s 1998 print *Palingenesis (BII)* belongs to a series of abstract works made with a bone folder on Japanese paper. The tool’s two ends—one sharp, one flat—let her carve fine lines or bold strokes, creating a language of marks. Each print stands alone, yet together they nod to cave paintings and the idea that image-making helps humans survive and evolve. Korf lived in Japan as a child but now works in the USA. She prints soft-ground etchings and makes artists’ books, often exploring themes of rebirth or renewal. Next, look up the artist Korf, Kumi.
