A visceral tribute by Antony Micallef probes the limits of printmaking.
In his painting inspired by Lucian Freud's portrait of Francis Bacon, Antony Micallef favoured thick, abstract impasto over discernable human features. Micallef shares an affinity with both artists and their raw representation of human forms. With Portrait of Francis Bacon, Micallef echoes the way Bacon used paint to elicit an emotional response, not only to the painted image, but to the physical condition of the paint itself.
Printmakers at Make-Ready worked closely with Micallef to achieve something he initially thought impossible. Layer upon layer of cured ink and satin varnish recreate the depth and texture of his painting, including a section where solidified paint extends beyond the edge of the canvas.
The edition was conceived in collaboration with Bridgeman Images and the Lucian Freud Archive.
Unframed: 46.80cm (W) × 60.00cm (H)
57-layer UV pigment print with 3 layers of satin varnish, printed on 600gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant White paper and mounted on 1650 micron heritage conservation board.
Signed by the artist. Individually numbered.
Arrives with a certificate of authenticity
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