Hand and Hammer 1993

Tom Otterness's 1993 etching, *Hand and Hammer,* features a hand gripping a hammer in a tightly wound, intricate pattern. The hatching and cross-hatching technique, typical of Otterness's style, lends a sense of texture and depth to the image, emphasizing the forceful grip on the tool. The graphic simplicity of the image and the stylized, almost caricature-like treatment of the hand and hammer could be seen as a commentary on the nature of labor. Otterness, well-known for his public sculptures, often uses his work to address themes of social commentary and everyday life.