House under Construction 1954

"House under Construction" is a 1954 woodcut by Finnish artist Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2017), depicting a building under construction with scaffolding. The artist's use of black and white highlights the geometric forms of the scaffolding and the building, creating a sense of order and structure amidst the chaos of construction. This piece showcases Pietilä's talent in minimalist line work and her interest in the built environment. The stark contrast between the white paper and the black lines adds to the work's dynamism, making the viewer feel like they are looking through a window into a bustling construction site.