Storm 1958

Gabor Peterdi made this evocative print called ‘Storm’ using etching and engraving. It’s all angular shapes and stark contrasts. I bet the artist started with an idea and then just went for it, digging into the plate, making marks, and seeing where it led him, adjusting, adapting, maybe even making mistakes. The black ink dominates, but then you notice the greens and purples peeking through. There are these long, dark strokes, almost like slashes, that create this feeling of intense, raw energy. It really does feel like a storm is raging. I can almost imagine Peterdi, hunkered over the plate, channeling all that wildness into his work. Peterdi was known for these dynamic, expressive prints. I wonder if he was inspired by the Abstract Expressionists, those other artists who were also trying to capture something bigger than themselves? Ultimately, it’s about the artist's exploration and about the conversation between artists across time. Each mark, each color choice, opens up a space for us to reflect on our own experiences and interpretations.