print, ink
abstract painting
form
ink
geometric
line
Dimensions: sheet: 65.72 × 50.01 cm (25 7/8 × 19 11/16 in.) image: 44.61 × 30.64 cm (17 9/16 × 12 1/16 in.)
Copyright: National Gallery of Art: CC0 1.0
N. Krishna Reddy created "Spider Web" using printmaking techniques. Born in India in 1925, Reddy’s artistic journey brought him into contact with international currents in the arts, including a period at Atelier 17 in Paris, which influenced his approach to printmaking. This work presents a complex image, a visual metaphor for the intricacies of life. Reddy’s use of color and texture creates a palpable sense of depth, inviting viewers into a space that is both familiar and abstract. Reddy once said that his work was intended to be "a celebration of the vibrancy and energy of life.” He used his art to explore themes of interconnectedness and the dynamic forces that shape our world. Consider the spider web not just as a structure, but as a symbol of creation, patience, and vulnerability, reflecting both the beauty and fragility of existence.
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