Mette Petri

Mette Petri

Mette Petri, born in 1957 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a Danish Postwar and Contemporary artist

Born: 1957, Denmark, Copenhagen

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Recognition

Danish artist who studied locally in Denmark and NYC. She has been exhibited in various international galleries.

Intent

Petri's works are instinctive, she has said she follows the way color, form, and texture feel inside the body.

Composition

This etching has the hard lines of drypoint, but also a demure softness like a flower.

Ceres Take

Ceres Take

Red chip artist with a beautiful portfolio of prints.

Lithograph (1)

PARENT TECHNIQUE

Lithograph

Lithography is a form of pinrtmaking anchored on the principle of oil and water repelling each other. It involves drawing or painting an image onto a smooth, flat surface, traditionally a stone, using a greasy medium like crayon or ink. The surface is then treated with a chemical solution to...

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A Graceful Weapon

Mette Petri

SIZE

30 x 22

TECHNIQUE

Lithograph