Ville 1959

Roger Chailloux created this intaglio print titled ‘Ville’. I really respond to the layering of marks; it’s like he’s building a world one line at a time. The city emerges from a web of textures and patterns, revealing a process of construction and excavation. It's all about the physicality of the medium. The dark ink sits on the surface, catching the light and creating a tactile presence. Look at the density of the lines, especially around the center of the composition; they form a dense thicket, almost impenetrable. It feels like a map of a real place, or maybe a memory of one. There’s a sense of depth and complexity that invites you to get lost in its details. Chailloux reminds me of someone like Piranesi, etching imaginary architectures with a similar obsessive intensity. It’s not just about representing a place; it’s about creating a world.