Josephine Cottrell 'Khoroshevsky Bridge' Framed Monotype
Handmade in UK Details Origin Dimensions: Print: W-9cm H–11.5cm Frame: W-23.6cm H–26cm Materials: ink on paper Method: monotype Description: A series capturing land and seascapes through expressive, monochrome prints. Bold silhouettes and gestural details contrast the perfectly flat nature of print to create evocative imagery that hints at the natural world whilst avoiding a prevailing narrative. Framed in black/brown stained wood with non reflect uv glass. About the Artist: Born in the UK, Josephine grew up traveling, spending most of her life in Russia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Returning to the UK for university where she completed a BA in Fine Art and an MA in Printmaking, she now lives and works in London. Drawing from elements of abstraction and romanticism, Josephine’s current work explores perception, with underlying hints of nature, land, sea and cityscapes. Creating imagery that is devoid of a prevailing narrative, Josephine’s work is not just open to, but encourages individual response, highlighting differences in experiences, memories and interpretations. Using traditional Japanese Aesthetics as a guiding principle, subtlety and detail are critical; the smallest of details can mark an image as either too literal, or as an image lacking in content. Grounded in printmaking’s process and materials, her work has become increasingly experimental, working across multiple media. Using traditional techniques and materials in a non-traditional way, the creative process is as instrumental to the work as the initial concept or desired aesthetic.