Warren Cooke is a contemporary printmaking artist based on the Mornington Peninsula. His vibrant prints reflect on the flora and fauna he encounters seafaring along the Mornington coastline. In recent years, his printmaking practice has incorporated the reduction woodcut technique. This technique is visible across the surfaces of his prints, in some cases revealing the texture of the wood in the final print.

Cooke’s 2018 reduction woodcut “Land and sea #33,” features an evocative scene of a misty ocean. Picturing an island on the horizon, this print captures a seascape of Merricks on the Mornington Peninsula. In this snapshot of a cloudy coastline, the woodcut technique shines through, blending intricate details of the wood’s grain into the print’s background. This expressive print captures Cooke’s intimate knowledge of his environment, demonstrating his eye for detail.

Cooke is an acclaimed printmaker, featuring in several Australian and international collections. Some notable career highlights include a solo exhibition at Benalla Regional Art Gallery and being recognised as a finalist in the Fremantle Print Prize, Burnie Print Prize and Silk Cut Awards.

For any collector of Australian landscapes, Cooke’s “Land and sea #33” is an exquisite find.

Warren COOKE
'Land and Sea #33 (Merricks)' 2018
Reduction woodcut on paper
Edition of 21
Image Size: 56 x 45 cm
Dimensions: 67 x 51 cm
Signed: Signed, titled and editioned below image.
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Condition:Excellent:
(c) The Artist or Assignee