Persephine 1960

George Lockwood made this print, Persephone, at some point in the mid-20th century, and it’s all about the dance between dark and light. It’s not just what's depicted, but how it’s depicted that grabs you. The textures are wild. Look closely, and you'll see these scratchy, almost frantic lines. They build up to create depth and shadow, but also this sense of unease, like the image is barely holding itself together. Notice the way the ink clumps and spreads, creating these almost accidental patterns? It’s as if Lockwood is letting the material lead the way. It reminds me a bit of Goya's darker prints, that same willingness to dive into the unknown and let the process reveal something unexpected. Is it finished? Is it unfinished? Ultimately it's up to you.