Wardell Milan: Etchings

Since 2019, Wardell Milan has collaborated with BORCH Editions in Copenhagen to create editioned works. His large-scale, multi-layered compositions combine a variety of etching techniques with linocuts and woodcuts–a manner of building pictorial space also central to his collage works. These pieces depict figures immersed in arcadian landscapes, exploring themes of physical touch and sexual and spiritual intimacy. In contrast, Milan’s smaller etchings reflect the political and social reality of the United States with explicit and, at times, brutal honesty.

Color image of an etching depicting a nude figure lying in a field of flowers with a thought bubble above depicting several nude figures in various intimate acts
Color image of a warm toned etching depicting three figures in a field of flowers
Color image of a warm toned etching depicting two figures embracing in a natural landscape
Black and white etching of a figure riding a large phallus with distortions of American flags throughout
Black and white photograph of a nude figure lounging in a chair with an eye mask and gun at their side
Black and white etching depicting two figures engaging in a sexual act while a fire rages on outside
Black and white etching of a mannequin near a television outside with debris from an explosion
Black and white etching of a figure looking at the viewer through windows
Black and white etching of a figure with multiple facial features leaning against a hand rail
Black and white etching depicting figures walking within a desert like climate
Black and white etching of several figures in a verbal and physical altercation
Black and white etching of several figures engaging with a waterfall

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Color image of a black and white collage of a silhouetted figure with abstracted features framed in black

Wardell Milan: Photographic Collages
Color image of a mixed media artwork of a nude figure standing with silver background framed in grey frame

Wardell Milan: Paintings
Color image of a mixed media artwork depicting a nude figure gazing at the viewer while holding a disembodied hand

Wardell Milan: Works on Paper