[no title] 1995

Curator: Standing before us is an untitled etching by Georg Baselitz, created in 1995. It's currently part of the Tate's collection. Editor: My initial reaction? It's a whirlwind! A dance of lines, chaotic yet somehow contained. Curator: Baselitz is known for inverting his figures, and here, the body is rendered in this incredibly raw, almost violent manner. Notice the stark contrast created by the etching process. Editor: Absolutely. The process itself—the biting of the acid into the metal plate, the pressure of the press—echoes the emotional intensity. I wonder about the paper itself; its texture and how it receives the ink. Is it handmade? Curator: Perhaps the rawness amplifies the sense of unease. It feels vulnerable, exposed. Editor: It’s fascinating to think about how a physical process—etching—can translate such raw emotion. It forces us to consider the labor involved, and the dialogue between artist, material, and method. Curator: It certainly makes you think, doesn't it? A potent combination of form and feeling. Editor: Indeed. A powerful testament to the enduring possibilities of printmaking.