Perpetuum Mobile AP II
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"Perpetuum Mobile AP II"
Mezzotint print on Hahnemuhle Copperplate 230g/m2 paper. This is an AP print of 1 out of 3 editions, signed and numbered by artist Tomasz Winiarski.
Exploring the intersection of architectural precision and infinite motion, Perpetuum Mobile AP III is a masterful study in depth, form, and light. Tomasz Winiarski employs the meticulous, velvet-rich technique of mezzotint to construct a hypnotizing dome of interlocking arches, where deep sepia tones gradually transition into a radiant, amber glow. Rendered on heavy Hahnemühle fine art paper, the work possesses a quiet, meditative authority—a sculptural structure that feels simultaneously ancient and futuristic. It is a refined, contemplative piece for discerning collectors who appreciate exceptional printmaking technique and timeless geometric abstraction.
Mezzotint is a printmaking process of the intaglio family, technically a drypoint method. It was the first tonal method to be used, enabling half-tones to be produced without using line- or dot-based techniques like hatching, cross-hatching or stipple. Mezzotint achieves tonality by roughening the plate with thousands of little dots made by a metal tool with small teeth, called a "rocker." In printing, the tiny pits in the plate hold the ink when the face of the plate is wiped clean. A high level of quality and richness in the print can be achieved. See the video on how it is done.
Perpetuum mobile refers to the idea of eternal movement, in which certain ideas arise from previous ones, while creating new ones. In my work one can trace the development of certain motives, formal problems and solutions over several years. You can also see how some of the elements come back to give birth to new works.
Winiarski has always believed that, unlike the dominant trend in contemporary art, the image will be defended. "I take this into account in my work - references to real elements can be found in my prints, which allows the recipient to self-interpret. I believe that my add-ons may limit only the viewer."
A master of contemporary mezzotint
Tomasz Winiarski is an acclaimed Polish printmaker and one of the distinctive contemporary practitioners of mezzotint, a demanding intaglio technique renowned for its exceptional tonal depth, velvety blacks and subtle transitions of light.
Born in 1982 in Bielsko-Biała, Winiarski studied at the Faculty of Graphic Arts at the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, where he completed his diploma in the Intaglio Studio. Since 2006, he has worked within the same studio under Prof. Henryk Ożóg, one of Poland’s foremost figures in contemporary printmaking, and has developed his own practice alongside an academic career at the Academy.
Winiarski’s work is distinguished by an extraordinary command of traditional metal-printing techniques, particularly mezzotint and drypoint. His prints demonstrate an exceptional sensitivity to light, texture and repetition, transforming the physical process of engraving into intricate and atmospheric compositions. His long-running Perpetuum Mobile series explores recurring forms and visual structures across numerous works.
His work has been exhibited internationally across Europe, Asia, North America and beyond, and he has received numerous distinctions, including Main Prizes at the Atlante International Awards in Spain.
At Beauton Art Gallery, we present Winiarski’s graphic works as examples of a highly specialised printmaking tradition — where technical mastery, patience and artistic vision meet.
