Seqüències

Sequences 1998-2002 

Joan Fontcuberta, Jordi Folgado, Jo Milne, Antoni Llena, Jesús Galdón, Carlos Pazos, Perejaume, Evru, Jordi Alcaraz, Alfons Borrell, Benet Rossell, Josep Guinovart, Mario Pasqualotto, Josep de ca l'Estrany, Cristina Pastó

In 1998, Tinta invisible put into action an innovative initiative, a subscription to a periodic editioning project, that lasted for five years. For the subscribers it represented a declaration of confidence in the project, accepting the adventure of not knowing beforehand the works that would appear. The aim was to promote artistic production of original prints and to offer the experience of being involved in the editorial project and in collecting right from the beginning of the project. The main idea behind this initiative was to create and deliver three unique prints for each year that the subscription lasted.

This collection is eclectic and diverse, and the norm that identifies it is the format of the paper, of 28 x 38 cm and the number of 75 signed copies. Each print is fruit of the work and dedication of the authors who had been invited to participate in this special project. The artists were asked to explore their own style and expression with total freedom and without any technical restraints. The aim was to create a single piece that was true to their language, and, why not, also consistent with the collection being generated.

The result of this initiative is a heterogenous and fascinating set. The body of the collection exhibits a variety of graphic works, each with its own history and meaning. The techniques used in the production of the prints were intaglio, with the odd exception that incorporated additional elements from other graphic disciplines that artists wanted to explore and were necessary to complete the piece. The unconditional commitment of the workshop to this editioning project made it possible for the artists to experiment and delve deeper into the different technical possibilities available for their creations, while at the same time the workshop’s involvement provided the members of Tinta Invisible with the opportunity to grow within the professional project they had in hand.

It is notable that this focus on creative freedom and accompanying the artist by the members of Tinta Invisible was a veritable statement of intent.

They adventured with authors who for them were references and who demonstrated the diversity and excellence of calcographic printmaking as a means of artistic expression. Each print becomes a window on the imagination and expresses the solvency of the artists, offering the subscribers a unique and enriching experience within the world of art.

Looking at the success of the collection from the perspective of these past years, that commitment to artistic skills and to art anticipated the seeds of the editions that would come later.

The edition contains:

15 original prints.

The authors and the works are the following:

Joan Fontcuberta, Semiòpolis, 2000. Photogravure and embossing on Hahnemühle paper, 300 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Jordi Folgado, T’entrebanques amb…, 2022. Offset print in four colours and typography on Hahnemühle antic paper, 120 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Jo Milne, Seqüències, 1999. Etching and carborundum on copper, bathed in wax, on Molí Cubé paper, 250 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Antoni Llena, Un món globalitzat, 2001. Photogravure, embossing and laser copy collage on Hahnemühle antic paper, 130 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Jesús Galdón, Pictor, 2001. Photogravure, hand illumination and inked tin plate on Molí Cubé paper, 250 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Carlos Pazos, A sus pies señora, 2022. Soft ground, inked up vinyl records, etching and collage on painted Japanese Okashi paper of 29 g, on Hahnemühle paper, 300 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Perejaume, Pintament del sot…, 1999. Photogravure, oil painting and gold leaf on Hahnemühle antic paper, 190 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Evru, Sortida, 2001. Photogravure, etching and relief print, rubber stamped on the back, on Hahnemühle paper, 300 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Jordi Alcaraz, Equilibristes, 1998. Embossed on Molí Cubé paper, 250 g and drypoint on methacrylate, 28 x 38 cm.

Alfons Borrell, Taronja, 2000. Carborundum collage on Molí Cubé paper, 250 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Benet Rossell, Autorretrat, 2002. Folded triptych, photogravure and steel plate etching on Hahnemühle paper, 300 g, 28 x 76 cm.

Josep Guinovart, Lluna blava, 1998. Etching and carborundum, hand illuminated on Molí Cubé paper, 250 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Mario Pasqualotto, Cor blanc, 1998. Carborundum, etching, relief print and die cut on Molí Cubé paper, 250 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Josep de ca l'Estrany, Rosella, 2000. Steel plate etching and photogravure with poupée, on Hahnemühle paper, 300 g, 38 x 28 cm.

Cristina Pastó, Ulls d’aigua, 1999. Woodcut on wood, hand laminated, 38 x 28 x 1 cm.

The edition is made up of:

75 etchings numbered and signed from 1/75 to 75/75.

5 artist’s proof, numbered and signed from I/V to V/V.