Janaina Tschäpe
Janaina Tschäpe, a German-Brazilian artist, explores nature and femininity through various mediums, including painting, photography, and sculpture.
Born: 1973, Munich, Germany
Full ProfileValue Indicators
Recognition
German artist with an interdisciplinary practice and an enduring fascination with water, exhibited in the Reina Sofia, Moderna Museet, Centre Pompidou.
Intent
Lyrical and engaging play of abstract elements, recalling the Brazilian Neo-Concrete movement of the 1960s.
Composition
This monoprint was achieved through collaging and painting, she cut out shapes and laid them on previously painted Plexiglass, which was then run through a lithograph press, sometimes twice.
Ceres Take
Breathtaking one-of-a-kind work that captivates a room and is gallery-grade framed in maple wood.
PARENT TECHNIQUE
Monotype
Monotype is a form of printmaking distinguished by its singular, spontaneous nature. Unlike traditional printmaking methods where multiple copies are produced, monotype results in a single, unique print. The process involves applying ink or paint onto a smooth surface, such as glass or metal, and then transferring the image onto...

