Artwork
Unruhe
Unruhe is a print by Timo Lehtonen. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Unruhe is a print from 2013 by Timo Lehtonen. It belongs to a special portfolio called Parallel Prints 2013 NZ-UK. The portfolio came out at the same time in New Zealand and the UK.
This print comes from a project that paired 12 artists from both countries. It was published by Wharepuke Print Studio in Kerikeri, New Zealand.
Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of Lehtonen’s work.
Overview
Unruhe is a 2013 print by Finnish artist Timo Lehtonen, included in the Parallel Prints 2013 NZ‑UK portfolio. The work was issued simultaneously in New Zealand and the United Kingdom as part of a collaborative project that paired twelve contemporary printmakers from the two countries.
Technique & Style
Lehtonen’s contribution employs the print medium, though specific processes such as etching, lithography or screen‑printing are not detailed in the source. The piece reflects his characteristic blend of graphic precision and atmospheric composition, aligning with the experimental ethos of the Parallel Prints series.
History & Provenance
The portfolio was produced by Wharepuke Print Studio in Kerikeri, New Zealand, a workshop known for supporting international print collaborations. Unruhe, along with eleven other works, was launched in coordinated exhibitions in both the UK and New Zealand, establishing its dual‑national provenance.
Context
Parallel Prints 2013 NZ‑UK brought together artists such as Margaret Ashman, Duncan Bullen, Anne Desmet, David Ferry, Gillian Golding, Mark Graver, Johanna Love, Steven Mumberson, Chris Pig, Sandy Sykes and Weimin He. The project highlighted cross‑cultural dialogue in contemporary printmaking, situating Lehtonen’s print within a broader network of trans‑Pacific artistic exchange.
Artist & collection
Artist
Finnish artist Timo Lehtonen made a 2013 print titled Unruhe. The single word title means “unease” in German, suggesting the quiet tension in the abstract shapes and lines. The print plays with dark tones and sharp…
