Richard Tuttle
Richard Tuttle, born in 1941 in Rahway, New Jersey, is celebrated for his minimalist and abstract artworks that defy traditional artistic conventions.
Born: 1941, Rahway, New Jersey
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Recognition
An Influential minimalist artist who explored the interactions of different media, Tuttle has exhibitions in the Met, Centre Pompidou, MoMA.
Intent
Tuttle perceives an uncanny parallel between the poetry of the late 1920s and early 1930s and today.This book illustrates W.H. Auden's beautiful, hard edged language and references to visual art.
Composition
Accordion folded book of color etchings on handmade paper in the typeface of Auden's first published book.
Ceres Take
Tuttle is a household name with an auction record of $1.8M
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Etching
Etching is a form of printmaking that involves creating designs on a copper plate, using an acid-resistant material like wax or resin. The artist scratches through this material to expose the metal underneath. The plate is then submerged in an acid bath, which bites into the exposed areas, creating grooves....
