Artwork
Blink
Blink is a print by Wuon. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Blink is a 2013 screenprint by Wuon, featuring two vertically stacked faces with serious expressions and patterned skin.
Subject & Meaning
The faces have closed eyes and downward gazes, conveying a quiet, intense mood. The skin's cracked texture and red-gray coloration add to the overall somber tone.
Technique & Style
Wuon employed a mix of dark shadows and bright reds to create depth, with sharp lines around the eyes and mouth defining the faces against the dark background.
History & Provenance
The print is signed, titled, and numbered by the artist.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wuon-Gean Ho (Chinese: 何文津; pinyin: hé wén jīn) (born 1973, Oxford) is a British Chinese artist who specialises in printmaking and whose work has appeared in various international art exhibitions and art collections.
