“Le Conmer from: Hom'mere III – L'Ergonaute”

Medium	Etching aquatint
Year	1977
Dimensions	49 × 38 cm
Edition size	100 (12/100
Catalogue Raisonne	204-213 in "Matta: Index dell'opera Grafica 1969-1980" by Germana Ferrari, 1980, pgs 76-79

Roberto Antonio Sebastián Matta Echaurren was a Chilean architect, painter, and sculptor. Roberto Matta was of Basque, Spanish, and French descent. He is considered a key representative of Surrealism. He is the father of artist Gordon Matta-Clark. Roberto Matta was a multifaceted artist who experimented with various mediums, including printmaking. His artistic expression wasn't limited to painting; he also explored sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking. Matta's work in printmaking is an extension of his overall artistic vision, which often blended elements of Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. His prints, like his paintings, feature dynamic compositions, vibrant colors, and biomorphic shapes that reflect his interest in the subconscious and the mysteries of the universe.