The church and tower of Gsteig, in canton Bern 1986

Hubertine Heijermans created this print of ‘The church and tower of Gsteig, in canton Bern’ in 1986. The composition is dominated by architectural forms rendered in fine lines, creating a textured, almost palpable surface. The church and adjacent building are positioned to draw the eye upwards, complemented by the mountain in the background. Heijermans employs a delicate balance of light and shadow to define shapes and spatial relationships. This structural clarity invites you to ponder the interplay between the constructed environment and the natural world. Consider how Heijermans uses the print medium to investigate themes of structure and form. Each line and shadow contributes to a complex semiotic system, inviting ongoing interpretation. The etching is not just a representation of a place, but an exploration of how we perceive and construct our surroundings.