Mette Petri
Mette Petri, born in 1957 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a Danish Postwar and Contemporary artist
Born: 1957, Denmark, Copenhagen
Full ProfileValue Indicators
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
Complex printmaking done with spitbite, drypoint, and hand work.
Ceres Take
Red chip artist with a beautiful portfolio of prints.
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....
