Artwork
The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a print by Martin Mossop. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Man Who Fell to Earth is a 2013 screenprint by Martin Mossop depicting a serene, dimly lit interior with a contrasting bright window view. The scene juxtaposes a still, dark room with a luminous outdoor landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print's subject is an everyday interior transformed by an extraordinary element visible through the window: two angel wings floating in the sky. This juxtaposition introduces a sense of the surreal or supernatural, hinted at by the title.
Technique & Style
Mossop employs a screenprint technique to achieve a stark contrast between the dark, monochromatic interior (featuring a desk with mundane objects) and the vibrant, glowing window scene with suggested water or sky through wavy lines.
History & Provenance
The work is signed, titled, and numbered by the artist, indicating it is part of a limited edition. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
This piece aligns with Mossop's explored themes of manipulating light and space, as evident in his other works, which often play with contrasts to evoke emotional or thematic depth.
Legacy
The legacy of 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' is not explicitly outlined in the provided information, suggesting its impact or reception may not be widely documented or may be part of a broader assessment of Mossop's oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Mossop’s 2013 print The Man Who Fell to Earth shows a human figure in freefall, its limbs tracing a sharp diagonal across the page.
