Twelve Inch Mill 1948

Jackson Lee Nesbitt made this print called 'Twelve Inch Mill' using etching, a process that allows for incredible detail. Look at the architecture of the industrial space, all rendered in shades of grey. I love the texture he's created, especially in the background. You can almost feel the rough surface of the factory walls. The tiny lines pull back to form areas of dark and light, making the space feel huge and kind of ominous. It reminds me that printmaking, like any art form, is about embracing the process. Each mark, each line, builds upon the last. The two lone figures in the image add to the sense of isolation within this industrial landscape. Nesbitt's prints often explore urban and industrial themes, and you can see similar interests in the work of artists like Joseph Pennell, who also captured the grandeur and grit of industrial America. Ultimately, art is about conversation and exchange of ideas. There's always room for multiple interpretations, right?