Study in Grey 

George Lockwood created this intriguing print, called "Study in Grey," sometime before his death in 1969. He used the woodcut process, where an image is carved into a block of wood, inked, and then printed onto paper. The material qualities of the wood itself are essential here. Lockwood would have needed specialized tools to carve away the areas he wanted to appear white. The remaining raised surfaces then hold the ink, transferring the image to the paper under pressure. Notice how the grain of the wood subtly appears in the final print, adding texture and depth to the grey tones. The result is a work that conveys both the skill of the artist and the inherent qualities of the wood. This process, with its emphasis on handcraft and skillful execution, invites us to consider the value of human labor in artmaking. Lockwood's "Study in Grey" is a potent reminder that the materials and methods used to create art are just as important as the subject matter itself.