By Guntars Sietins

Medium: mezzotint and etching
ImageSize: 4 x 6 inches
Year: 2005

The illusions and reflections in Sietins prints often bring M.C. Escher to mind, but his prints have a distinctive feel all their own. This print is a slight departure from other series, with reflections in his spheres against a background of wet sand. Signed and numbered print from the edition of 45, one of his smallest prints, done as a presentation print for New Years 2005. Guntars Sietins' prints continue to win international printmaking competitions, and he was recently featured in the book Printmaking Beyond the Edge by Richard Noyce. Sietins was born on October 23, 1962 in Kuldiga, Latvia. Since 1986 Mr. Sietins has kept up a full schedule of exhibitions in Europe. Mr. Sietins is also professor of Graphic Art at the Latvian Academy of Art, where he is currently department head. His prints are in numerous museums in Europe.