Braniff AUS Red by Ella Nilsson - Limited Edition Linoprint

Braniff AUS Red by Ella Nilsson - Linoprint
Limited to edition of 5
4" x 12" multi-block print on birch panel 3/4" deep
Signed by the artist on back
Ready to hang

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Experimental Statement:
Fond of bold and graphic styles in artwork, this linoblock series reimagines some of
my favorite subects: women and aviation.

While I have created some linoblock prints in my artistic persuits, working with multiple blocks to layer each color, was something new to me. Building a jig helped
me to align each lino block.

Additionally, I had never printed on wood before. There was a tremendious amount
of trial and error required to find the goldilocks linoluem; one that was rigid
enough for typography, but flexibile enough to contour to the wood panel.

Lastly, with painting or drawing, I struggle with perfectionism. By selecting a medium
known for unique result from print to print, it forced me to accept and appreciate any
perceived imperfections.

Artist's bio:
Ella Nilsson is a portrait/figurative artist born to artist parents. Raised in northern NJ, and also in her father’s native Tehran, Iran, she currently resides in Austin, TX, where she has lived and worked since 2007. Ella holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Fine Art and Criminal Justice/Pre-Law. Since 2008, Ella has showcased her artwork in numerous group and solo exhibitions in Austin.

As a painter and illustrator, Ella Nilsson explores thenuances of the human face, using mostly grayscale to define forms and expressions. Contrast has been a reoccurring theme in her work, rooted back to the contrasting landscapes & different cultures in her upbringing. Her work leverages into the interplay of light and shadow to uncover the hidden aspects to her viewers. Working primarily on wood panels, Ella integrates
the natural beauty of the grain into her composition. Working in a series allows Ella more flexibility within the creative boundaries she sets for herself. For the viewer,
the experience is akin to individual songs comprising an album. Her Shady Ladies Series delves into the interplay ofcast shadows and faces. The Convex Edition adds a
window of color into a grayscale world. To further emphasize that contrast, she employs a mix of media, working with both acrylic & colored pencil.