THE ARTWORK
A circular form, vertical lines and a darker lower area articulate this etching by Bruno Saetti from the Uomo del mio tempo portfolio. The density of marks changes between parts, allowing the background to emerge.
The composition develops as a small space constructed through contrasts: above, delicate traces and openings; below, gathered masses and denser details. The eye follows these transitions, observing how hatching can suggest surfaces, depth and rhythm together.
The composition develops as a small space constructed through contrasts: above, delicate traces and openings; below, gathered masses and denser details. The eye follows these transitions, observing how hatching can suggest surfaces, depth and rhythm together.