Submerged Sky

About the artwork

This reduction linocut explores the view of the sky from beneath the water%u2019s surface, focusing on the shifting boundary between light and depth. The composition draws the viewer upward toward the fractured reflections above, where movement and distortion transform the familiar into something more abstract and immersive. The reduction process mirrors the transient nature of water itself. Each layer is irreversible, requiring careful planning while embracing a degree of unpredictability. This method allowed me to build up the image through successive layers of colour, using a limited palette to capture the luminosity and depth of the underwater environment. The carved marks respond directly to the subject, echoing the rhythms of ripples and currents. In contrast, the darker, more open lower section creates a sense of stillness and depth, balancing the dynamic surface above.