Michael Craig-Martin – The Catalan Suite II - Padlock, 2013 – Etching with embossing

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Michael Craig-Martin’s The Catalan Suite II - Padlock is a limited edition etching from 2013. In this minimalist piece, Craig-Martin explores the symbolic power of everyday objects by isolating a simple padlock in a sparse, centered composition. The padlock’s form, outlined in contrasting colors with a subtle pop of pink, brings attention to its clean, geometric shape, turning an ordinary object into a subject of contemplation. This piece is emblematic of Craig-Martin's approach, where commonplace items are elevated, encouraging viewers to reflect on the visual and conceptual significance of familiar forms.

Michael Craig-Martin (Ireland/UK, 1941) is a conceptual artist celebrated for his brightly colored, minimalist depictions of everyday objects. Often associated with the YBA movement, his work explores the intersection of form, perception, and context. A pioneering teacher, he influenced a generation of British artists, including Damien Hirst and Sarah Lucas.

Michael Craig-Martin

The Catalan Suite II - Padlock, 2013

Name: The Catalan Suite II - Padlock, 2013
Brand: Michael Craig-Martin
SKU: 2947
Price: 750.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Etching with embossing

Etching with embossingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 20

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I am trying to present objects in the simplest way possible, and I don't want to supply too much context.

- Michael Craig-Martin

Michael Craig-Martin is an Irish artist who was born in Dublin. He received his formal arts education in universities in both Europe and the United States. Craig-Martin is a conceptual artist and his early works consisted of box-like constructions. His most famous conceptual piece, An Oak Tree, was considered quite controversial when it first appeared in 1973. Michael Craig-Martin has been employed as an artist since the mid 1960s and during this time he began to experiment with household objects in his artwork. As time progressed, he began to create line drawings, also utilizing his love of household objects. By the 1990s, Craig-Martin began to undertake painting as his primary medium. Michael Craig-Martin's works are shown worldwide and have garnered critical acclaim by art lovers. Craig-Martin is also credited as being an early influence for the Young British Artists, a group of young visual artists in London. Many members of this group were former pupils of Craig-Martin. (Artist website)

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The Catalan Suite II - Padlock, 2013

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