Reaching for the Sky 

Eyvind Earle made this landscape screenprint using serigraphy, a labor-intensive printing technique. Consider how serigraphy allowed Earle to build up layers of vibrant color, achieving the luminous quality characteristic of his work. This process involves using a stencil to apply ink to a substrate, one color at a time, demanding precision and patience. The repetitive, almost meditative nature of screen printing underscores the amount of work involved. Earle's artistic labor becomes evident in the final product. It's a counterpoint to the mass-produced images of popular culture, each print a testament to Earle's skillful hand. The image is quite stylized, which further emphasizes Earle's intervention as a maker. His highly graphic style is apparent in the flattened picture plane and simplified shapes. By engaging directly with the means of production, Earle elevates the print, blurring the lines between fine art and craft.