RUNAWAY ISLAND

Born 1971 in Kuusankoski, Finland – currently lives and works in Finland

The large scale works of graphic artist Tiina Kivinen (born 1971) are produced by the means of metal graphic artform. Kivinen uses an exertive and slow mezzotint medium, which enables the creation of completely black tint.

Kivinen started her career by depicting abstract landscapes using mezzotint method. The charasteristics of mezzotint method are deep, voluptuous black tint and slow, laboursome working process. The method can be described as a subtle rebellion against the haste of modern way of living. In Kivinen’s art, white and especially black emphasise a few colours. Physical and delicate drypoint lines br