***special*** Australian Classic - Last Print Available. by Sara Valentino

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ARTIST NOTES: This is a Lino print of an Australian classic Holden from the early 1970s. Car enthusiasts will recognise this model as an icon of car history. The colours used emulate one of the factory colours used on this car model at the time. The colours of this car can be customised. This print is based on my partner’s classic restoration.

DIMENSIONS (Height - 46.00 cm X Width - 56.00 cm )
MEDIUM ON BASE None Entered
GENRE Other
REGISTERED NRN # 000-42077-0138-01
COPYRIGHT © Sara Valentino
PRIZES AND AWARDS No Awards
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Artist: Sara Valentino



ARTIST BIO

I have been a visual arts educator for over 40 years. Now working part time, I am is able to dedicate more time to building my artistic practice as a printmaking artist.

As a first generation Italian Australian, there is a strong pull and connection to my roots: Italian, and more generally European, themes are evident as is my love of architecture and the linear qualities that this presents for my particular style of imagery. 

My artwork consists mainly of original limited edition lino prints based on images and drawings of places I've been to, people I've met and the connections that I make. My work has been described as abstract realism. I really like to think of my work as my reaction to, and interpretation of, those places that I've visited, the spaces I've connected with and the personal connections I've made along the way. Connection is key in my work.  

I use drawings and photographs, often manipulated in photoshop to reduce the tonal values. My work displays a linear graphic style and it’s fair to say that my ‘signature’ is the addition of a ‘pop’ of colour to make sure a particular icon, landmark or other object is instantly recognisable.

I love the process of linocut printing: carving the block is cathartic and revealing the print is exciting!