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Linocut, on Fabriano Tiepolo paper. Signed and numbered.
Image: 14 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. (36.2 x 42.5 cm).
Sheet: 20 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. (52.1 x 57.8 cm).
Published by The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Maine, with Oberon Press, New York blindstamp.
Literature: Samantha Rippner p. 52
Comet (1992) by Vija Celmins is a linocut that reflects the artist’s long-standing fascination with natural phenomena such as night skies, oceans, and desert surfaces. Known for her meticulous and meditative approach, Celmins creates images that appear both observational and abstract.
The composition presents a vast, dark field filled with countless small, carefully rendered points of light, evoking a star-filled night sky. Subtly embedded within this field is a faint streak—a comet—barely distinguishable from the surrounding stars. This understated presence invites close, sustained viewing, encouraging the viewer to slow down and engage with the work’s quiet complexity.
Celmins avoids dramatic contrast or narrative emphasis, instead focusing on repetition, detail, and surface. The image resists a clear focal point, creating a sense of infinite space and stillness. The viewer is drawn into a contemplative experience, where perception becomes gradual and immersive.
Artwork Copyright © Vija CelminsVija Celmins (Latvia/USA, 1938) is a celebrated artist known for her meticulous drawings and paintings of natural phenomena, such as ocean waves, starry skies, and desert landscapes. Using graphite and oil, she achieves stunning realism while evoking timelessness and stillness. Her works are highly influential in contemporary art.
Artwork Copyright © Vija CelminsComet, 1992
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From Skowhegan Suite.
Linocut, on Fabriano Tiepolo paper. Signed and numbered.
Image: 14 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. (36.2 x 42.5 cm).
Sheet: 20 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. (52.1 x 57.8 cm).
Published by The Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Maine, with Oberon Press, New York blindstamp.
Literature: Samantha Rippner p. 52
Comet (1992) by Vija Celmins is a linocut that reflects the artist’s long-standing fascination with natural phenomena such as night skies, oceans, and desert surfaces. Known for her meticulous and meditative approach, Celmins creates images that appear both observational and abstract.
The composition presents a vast, dark field filled with countless small, carefully rendered points of light, evoking a star-filled night sky. Subtly embedded within this field is a faint streak—a comet—barely distinguishable from the surrounding stars. This understated presence invites close, sustained viewing, encouraging the viewer to slow down and engage with the work’s quiet complexity.
Celmins avoids dramatic contrast or narrative emphasis, instead focusing on repetition, detail, and surface. The image resists a clear focal point, creating a sense of infinite space and stillness. The viewer is drawn into a contemplative experience, where perception becomes gradual and immersive.
Artwork Copyright © Vija CelminsVija Celmins (Latvia/USA, 1938) is a celebrated artist known for her meticulous drawings and paintings of natural phenomena, such as ocean waves, starry skies, and desert landscapes. Using graphite and oil, she achieves stunning realism while evoking timelessness and stillness. Her works are highly influential in contemporary art.
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Vija Celmins
Comet, 1992
52.1 x 57.8 cm
