Amanda Upton’s visual world is equal parts whimsical and mysterious. Her characters occupy richly detailed scenes, sometimes fantastical, sometimes familiar. In ‘The Guitar Maker’, she pictures a man playing his guitar on the front porch. The spirit of his song, personified as a translucent woman with wings, sings along. 

This work was printed using Chine collé, a printmaking technique originating in France that sees the artist etch onto a thin, lightweight paper (like Japanese washi or rice paper) glued onto a thicker paper. Requiring supreme skill and artistry, Chine collé creates the appearance of a sepia wash that is actually a slip of translucent paper. 

Upton is an acclaimed artist and illustrator. Her work was included in Luerzers Archive Magazine collection of the world’s best illustrators and she was a Walkley Award finalist in 2000. She began her career as a cadet illustrator for the Courier Mail, then Sydney Morning Herald. 

Reminiscent of magic realism, Upton’s vision finds the magic in everyday life. Her vision is imaginative, bewitching and female-first. For collectors of contemporary prints and works on paper, listen to ‘The Guitar Maker’. 

Amanda UPTON (1965 - )
'The Guitar Maker'
etching on paper
Edition of 40
Image Size: 25 x 33 cm
Dimensions: 40 x 50 cm
Signed: Signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil in margin below image.
Embossed with JW seal in right corner.
Comes with Letter of Provenance.

Condition: Excellent

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