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Dive In - Award-Longlisted Tropical Pool Reduction Linocut Print

LONG LISTED FOR JACKSON'S ART PRIZE 2024

Escape to paradise with this stunning tropical art print that captures the intoxicating allure of a midday swim. "Dive In" transports you to an exotic oasis where crystalline waters reflect dancing shadows of lush tropical foliage, creating an irresistible invitation to plunge into cool refreshment under the blazing sun.

Award-Recognized Artistry

This exceptional contemporary print earned recognition through its longlisting for the prestigious Jackson's Art Prize 2024, celebrating its outstanding artistic merit and technical excellence. The piece evokes the sensual atmosphere of tropical leisure, complete with the promise of poolside cocktails and languid afternoons.

Masterful Reduction Linocut Technique

Created through an intensive 18-layer printing process, this original artwork showcases the artist's exceptional skill in the demanding reduction linocut method. Each colour layer was meticulously hand-carved and printed in sequence, using only one piece of linoleum throughout the entire creation. This technique ensures each print is absolutely unique and impossible to reproduce.

Premium Materials & Specifications

Medium: Multi-color reduction linocut
Layers: 18 individual color applications
Inks: Professional oil-based Caligo artist inks
Paper: Italian Fabriano Rosaspina heavyweight printing paper
Print dimensions: 30.5cm x 40.5cm
Paper size: 34.5cm x 46.5cm
Status: Award-longlisted, museum-quality original

Artistic Vision
This pool art print captures the essence of tropical escapism through bold colors and dynamic shadows, creating a visual cocktail that's both refreshing and sophisticated. The interplay of light and water creates a mesmerising effect that draws viewers into its sun-drenched world.

Materials used:

lino, cutting tools, roller, inks, printing press, paper

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