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Edition: 100
inaglio paper, intaglio ink
In astrophysics, an event horizon is the boundary of a black hole—the ultimate, invisible point of no return. This piece takes that cosmic absolute and grounds it in the present, serving as a metaphor for the hidden event horizons humanity might be crossing every day without knowing. Whether reflecting on the quiet shift of demographic collapse, a runaway greenhouse effect, or one missile too many launched, we don’t know for certain if these are the futures we are moving toward. Hopefully, they are not. But just as with an event horizon, the true danger is that we might not notice we have crossed the threshold until it is too late.
The deep, velvety darkness achieved through traditional mezzotint, combined with the sharp, expressive marks of drypoint, creates an atmosphere of profound uncertainty and depth. The slow, physical permanence of these traditional techniques stands in deliberate contrast to the rapid, intangible forces reshaping our modern world. It is a visual meditation on standing at the precipice of irreversible change.
Whether this represents a stark warning about our collective trajectory, a reflection on technological and environmental tipping points, or simply a deep, atmospheric study of shadow and light, is entirely up to you.
Details:
Title: Event Horizon
Artist: Reinis Gailītis
Year: 2026
Techniques: Mezzotint and drypoint
Ink: Charbonnel SRS black
Paper: Hahnemühle copperplate antique
Edition: This is a limited edition of 100 prints.
Signature: I personally hand-pull, title, number, and sign every print.
Please note: Because I create each print by hand, there will be minor variations in the inking, which makes every piece a unique work of art.
Event Horizon, Mezzotint and Drypoint, 2026. Print size 24.5x36cm, 9.6×14.2in, paper size 32×42.5cm, 12.6×16.7in. Printed on Hahnemühle Copperplate 300gr “Antique” German mould-made archival-quality paper.
Good to know:
– Framing: The artwork is generally sold unframed unless stated otherwise in the artwork description.
