Etching, aquatint and carborundum
Su Xiaobai's Intellectual Aristocracy (2013) is a powerful etching that uses aquatint and carborundum to create a complex, textured surface. The work features a series of dark, overlapping panels with subtle variations in tone and texture, forming an abstract, layered composition. The restrained color palette, primarily dark with hints of rough, grey textures, gives the piece a sense of depth and quiet intensity. This limited edition print exudes a contemplative, almost architectural quality, inviting viewers to explore the intricate surface as if it were an ancient wall or weathered artifact. Su's technique, which emphasizes material and texture over form, reflects an approach that values the tactile experience and visual richness of the medium.
Artwork Copyright © Xiaobai SuSu Xiaobai (China, 1949) is a contemporary artist known for his abstract works that explore color, texture, and form. After studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, he developed a unique style incorporating traditional Chinese lacquer techniques with modern abstraction. Su's art often reflects themes of existence and perception, bridging Eastern and Western artistic philosophies.
Artwork Copyright © Xiaobai SuIntellectual Aristocracy , 2013
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Etching, aquatint and carborundum
Su Xiaobai's Intellectual Aristocracy (2013) is a powerful etching that uses aquatint and carborundum to create a complex, textured surface. The work features a series of dark, overlapping panels with subtle variations in tone and texture, forming an abstract, layered composition. The restrained color palette, primarily dark with hints of rough, grey textures, gives the piece a sense of depth and quiet intensity. This limited edition print exudes a contemplative, almost architectural quality, inviting viewers to explore the intricate surface as if it were an ancient wall or weathered artifact. Su's technique, which emphasizes material and texture over form, reflects an approach that values the tactile experience and visual richness of the medium.
Artwork Copyright © Xiaobai SuSu Xiaobai (China, 1949) is a contemporary artist known for his abstract works that explore color, texture, and form. After studying at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, he developed a unique style incorporating traditional Chinese lacquer techniques with modern abstraction. Su's art often reflects themes of existence and perception, bridging Eastern and Western artistic philosophies.
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Xiaobai Su
Intellectual Aristocracy , 2013
45 x 97 cm
