Thirteenth Christmas
A series of three wood engravings: Thirteenth Apostle, Sixth House, and Thirteenth Christmas was created by the author in 2003. The author imbued each of the three images with their own meaning, printed, and destroyed the prototypes. The third wood engraving out of the three is Thirteenth Christmas.
Author's Intent.
In the linocut "Thirteenth Christmas," the author embedded the concept of finding freedom, regardless of what it meant for the owner and what consequences it carried. According to the author's intention, the linocut "Thirteenth Christmas" will bring the owner purification and liberation from stereotypes. Some will imbue it with meaning and become enslaved again, while others will simply find the wings of freedom. Such was the author's intent. All three prototypes from which the series was printed have been destroyed.
History of the Linocuts.
Over 20 years, a small number of "Thirteenth Christmas" linocuts have been gifted: to deserving individuals, some friends of the author, and some discerning strangers. There are 13 copies remaining, each signed with its number on the back in thin pencil. The "Thirteenth Christmas" linocuts were printed in 2003 as part of a series with two others: "Sixth House" (of which there are 14 remaining) and "Thirteenth Apostle" (15 remaining).
Limited Series.
The softness of the linoleum printing form is a drawback of linocut technique: even with slight pressure from a hand printing press, the linoleum slightly deforms. Therefore, large print runs in linocut are impossible. This drawback defined the limited series of linocuts "Thirteenth Christmas". Each linocut is unique because linoleum, unlike solid wood, is soft and malleable, making each impression unique. Additionally, handmade paper was used for each impression, with each sheet having an individual structure, color, composition, and thickness. Typography ink.
Enumeration of Linocut Details.
- 1. The "Thirteenth Christmas" linocut signed with number one features thin paper with specks of onion skin, with a blueish print.
- 2. The "Thirteenth Christmas" linocut signed with number two is printed on hard, relief paper with specks of field grass, oversaturated with typography ink.
- 3. Number three is printed on thin, clean paper. Uniform printing with a blackish-blue tint.
- 4. The fourth linocut is printed on thin, clean paper, with a blueish print.
- 5. Number five is on the finest, relief paper with specks of onion skin, with printing featuring elegant gaps.
- 6. Number six features delicate pink paper with gaps in the ink, without patterns on the reverse side.
- 7. Number seven is on thin, relief paper with ink gaps on the right side, with specks of onion skin on the reverse side.
- 8. The eighth number is on thick paper with saturated printing.
- 9. Number nine features a dense sheet of paper with almost no specks. The only copy in postcard form.
- 10. The tenth linocut is on thick paper with specks of field grass and covered with a saturated layer of ink.
- 11. Number eleven features thick, solid paper with minor specks of field grass and uniform printing.
- 12. Number twelve is saturated with ink on untrimmed, solid, relief paper with specks of field grass.
- 13. The thirteenth linocut is oversaturated with ink on untrimmed, solid, relief paper with specks of rice husk.
The last three linocuts are not currently available for sale.
Ownership.
According to the author's intention, the work is purely personal from the moment a new owner touches it. The author is unaware of other aspects.
Sale of Linocuts.
The linocut can only be purchased through an auction. The art agency FABER VISUM guarantees the transfer of the linocut to the future owner.
Investment Value.
Although the value of the linocut is purely sacred, it is not excluded that it will acquire certain financial significance. This depends on several reasons.
Jan van Eyck - Gloss
Art center «ENTAXY»
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