Lot 201
Beki Killorin (American, 1942-2024). "Tidelines" hand-colored etching on paper, n.d. Edition 123 of 275. Hand-signed, titled, and numbered beneath image. A lyrical meditation on water, light, and the movement of life, "Tidelines" draws the viewer into a world both symbolic and serene. Two great herons stand face to face at the water's edge, their bodies brushed with naturalistic color and set against a stylized backdrop of rippling waves, clouded sky, and a hypnotic whirlpool moon. Beneath them, fish swim through undulating teal reeds, while curling white motifs echo the rise and fall of tides - perhaps alluding to the unseen forces that bind earth, sea, and sky. Killorin's technical command of the etching process is on full display here: from the crisp outlines of her forms to the soft blending of tones and the jewel-like accents of red and green in each heron's plumage. Size of print: 20" W x 29" H (50.8 cm x 73.7 cm); of frame: 34.5" W x 46.75" H (87.6 cm x 118.7 cm)
The artist's hallmark red dot - her personal symbol of divine presence - appears beside her signature at lower right, affirming the spiritual thread that runs through her work. Executed as part of a limited edition of 275, this is impression 123. The piece is housed in a custom Art Deco frame featuring a gold-stippled outer molding and an inner wood liner painted with a rich green marble pattern. Double-matted with archival white and teal bevels, the presentation is both elegant and visually resonant with the palette of the print.
Killorin, a master printmaker and watercolorist, spent decades honing her craft in the Pacific Northwest, where the region's tranquil landscapes and coastal rhythms profoundly influenced her compositions. "Tidelines" is emblematic of her ability to translate familiar scenes into stylized, contemplative visions - at once intimate and majestic.
About the artist: Beki Killorin received most of her training in art in her home state of Oklahoma. Twenty-five years of artistic growth through the mediums of oil, ink, acrylics, collage and watercolor led her to take a major step into printmaking in 1982. The technical challenge of this medium, combined with her already well-defined skill as a professional artist, provided a positive avenue for printmaking as a full time career. Beki's original prints have been represented by Island International Artists since 1982.
In 1987 Beki and her husband relocated to the Pacific Northwest and from her studio in Washington's Northern Puget Sound, she has been able to devote full time to the development of her etchings and also further refine her skills in her beloved medium, watercolor.
Stepping into the new century added yet another dimension to her portfolio. With the technical advancements of computers came a process of printing known as giclee. This process generates a print that is technically superior to most other types of reproductions. Archival treated pigmented inks and fine art rag watercolor paper are used to produce these prints. With some hand embellishment on each one, this process has enabled Beki to expand the horizon of her watercolor imagery into the national marketplace.
Beki's style provides a contemporary look to familiar subjects that brings a unique life and spirit to each piece she produces. Each work of art receives her special imprint... a small red dot that precedes her signature. It is an acknowledgment and affirmation of the wonder of God's creation and His ever-present and lasting love for all." (source: artist's website)
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection
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- Condition: Mounted behind glass in custom matte and frame with suspension wire on verso for display. Some minor scuffs to edges of frame that are not very noticeable. Has not been examined outside of glass, but appears to be in excellent overall condition. Hand-signed, titled, and numbered beneath image.
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