Aquatint with chine-collé is a printmaking technique that combines tonal shading from aquatint with the layering of thin, decorative paper during printing to enhance depth and color.
British artist John McLean's (1939-2019) exuberant abstract paintings are fluidly handled in rich earth tones and vibrant primaries. The visible interactions of simple geometric shapes and discreet colours are static but entirely dynamic in effect. The placement of colour, texture and tone create a set of active relationships and lyricism.
Aquatint with chine-collé is a printmaking technique that combines tonal shading from aquatint with the layering of thin, decorative paper during printing to enhance depth and color.
John McLean is represented in public collections including the Tate, London and the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh.