Mystical Coastline 

Eyvind Earle's "Mystical Coastline" is a serigraph, a printmaking technique also known as silkscreen. The process begins with a stencil applied to a fine mesh, through which ink is forced onto paper. The flat, opaque colors and crisp edges so characteristic of Earle’s work are a testament to the precise control afforded by this method. Serigraphy emerged in the early 20th century, quickly becoming popular for commercial applications, notably in advertising. Earle embraced the process for his fine art, drawn to its potential for vivid color and graphic clarity. The smooth surfaces give the image an almost uncanny feel, evoking the idealized landscapes often found in commercial art. Earle's sophisticated use of serigraphy elevates this 'low' method of reproduction into the realm of fine art, challenging our assumptions about the value of artistic labor, and originality.