Richard Serra

Double Rift I, 2012

3-panel, 1 color etching

94 x 144 in. (238.8 x 365.7 cm)

Edition of 12

Richard Serra

Rift I, 2012

2-panel, 1 color etching

94 x 120 in. (238.8 x 304.8 cm)

Edition of 15


A renowned sculptor, Richard Serra’s works on paper are an integral part of his artistic endeavors.  Typically, he makes drawings or prints after the completion of his sculptures as a way of re-visiting and re-examining the three-dimensional forms. His newest editions, Rift I and Double Rift I, are large-scale diptych and triptych etchings. These monumental images further the artist’s investigations of scale, spatial relations and perception.

Richard Serra at Gemini G.E.L: Proofing Triptych

xavierfumat:

First, enough ink is made for printing. Here is about 10 to 12 pounds of the Daniel Smith #7 Standard Black Etching Ink. The ink comes in 1 lb cans and needs to be sifted through, taking out the dry bits, before it is useable. Once the ink is clean a few modifiers are mixed in to help the…

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