Hepworth saw printmaking as an opportunity to work on ideas that would eventually translate into sculpture. However, it would be too simplistic to view this as a one-way relationship with the prints merely acting as surrogate sketches for future sculptures. Hepworth expanded on the shapes and designs of pre-existing sculptures, such as Two Forms with White (Greek), 1963, in her prints such as Three Forms, 1969, and combined them with the distinctive paint-like washes of lithography, to produce images that embody both the qualities of printmaking and sculpture.
Each print is bespoke - it is produced on demand (POD) on fine art paper (280gsm): ideal for museum-quality reproductions and gives a gently textured matt surface, using a SwissQ print system: a state-of-the-art, large-format flatbed printer. Swiss-made, it’s fitted with low energy LED lights and cutting-edge UV printing processes, allowing us to print exceptionally precisely, reduce paper waste, and be more energy efficient. The inks used are vegan, VOC, NVC and TPO free.
Frames are handmade from sustainably sourced wood and acrylic plexiglass. We use 90% UV-protected shatter-resistant acrylic glazing to preserve prints from light damage and bleaching. Cast acrylic is a high-quality material, offering many benefits including 92% optical clarity. Cast acrylic is also fully recyclable
Framed prints are delivered ready to hang.
Standard Shipping:
Collection - FREE
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - £5
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - £10
UPS - £12
Europe - £35
Worldwide - £45
Artist Editions and Framed Prints attract higher shipping costs. You can see them here.
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