Phlegm's Monochrome Murals and Copper Engravings Explore Enigmatic Grey Areas of Meaning
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Kate Mothes
Summary
A profile of the London-based artist Phlegm, known for his monochrome, illustrative murals featuring enigmatic hybrid figures and surreal compositions. The article explores his fascination with copper engraving techniques and his philosophy of creating artwork that exists in a "grey area" of interpretation, emphasizing barriers to understanding between people.
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The past several years have been dominated by a fascination with copper engraving, to the point where I pretty much
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