Sulk [working proof 1]

2007

Pia Fries

Associated Names
Pia Fries

Artist, Swiss, born 1955

Emily York

Printer, American, active early 21st century

The image features fluid and wavy shapes in vibrant colors like green, orange, and red, with some grey. The abstract composition presents forms that resemble flowing ribbons or fabric, intricately layered and textured. In the top left, there are bold orange vertical lines that drip downward. The central area has green arcs. Towards the bottom, red and orange swirls mimic the look of curled leaves or rolled textiles, adding a dynamic sense of motion within the artwork. The arrangement contrasts sharply against the plain white background, highlighting the organic forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color soap ground and spit bite aquatints with photogravure, soft ground etching and roulette on Somerset paper (WP 1 – color proof, spitbite, sugar lift, and photogravure in orange, grey, green, red with hand-drawn yellow pencil)

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Kathan Brown

  • Dimensions

    35 x 26 in.

  • Accession Number

    2024.132.291

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