How a Tiger gets Their Stripes
This project features an intaglio print depicting a mother tiger and her three cubs lounging in a vibrant jungle landscape. The print narrates the story of "How a Tiger Gets Their Stripes," illustrating the folly of getting caught and tied to a tree. As the tiger breaks free from the ropes, the friction leaves stripes on her skin, symbolizing the acquisition of knowledge and strength through experience. A broken rope is subtly integrated into the trees, reinforcing the narrative. The artwork was created by etching into a copper plate using asphalt hard ground, followed by soaking the plate in acid to reveal the final composition. The plate was then printed onto wet paper using oil-based ink to capture the intricate details. This project highlights the artist's precision and attention to detail, mastery of intaglio printmaking techniques, and ability to convey a story through imagery.
Etched 4" by 6" copper plate with asphalt hard-ground before soaking in acid.
Copper plate with hard-ground removed after soaking in acid for 2 hours.