light and dark (I)-(IV)

These unique prints (U/P) are inspired by my move from Cornwall to the Kent coast at Walmer, UK.

I carry a sense of place; of moorland life, its light and dark skies, landscape, streams, to this stretch of coast in Kent, using carborundum to make the studies. The plate is inked up, put through an etching press, to make the strong black and whites. I am attracted to the Carborundum technique, invented in the 1930’s – it holds a resonance for me in the arts and pamphlet-making.

light and dark (I) Carborundum on Somerset paper (13cm x 18cm) Philip R. Bennetta 2023
light and dark (II) Carborundum on Somerset paper (13cm x 18cm) Philip R. Bennetta 2023
light and dark (III) Carborundum on Somerset paper (13cm x 18cm) Philip R. Bennetta 2023
light and dark (IV) Carborundum on Somerset paper (13cm x 18cm) Philip R. Bennetta 2023

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