Artistic Scratch
Yuli SaputraYuli Saputra builds depth through a deliberate layering of digital marks, using a rhythmic scratch technique to reveal hidden dimensions within the frame. This piece explores the tactile potential of a screen, where every etched line contributes to a complex, vibrating surface.

Artistic Scratch
Yuli Saputra builds depth through a deliberate layering of digital marks, using a rhythmic scratch technique to reveal hidden dimensions within the frame. This piece explores the tactile potential of a screen, where every etched line contributes to a complex, vibrating surface.
28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa
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Art Analysis
The rhythmic depth of digital incisions and layered texture.
In this work, Saputra utilizes a specialized scratching method that mimics the physical act of carving into a surface. The result is a dense network of lines and textures that catch the light and draw the eye into a deep, atmospheric space. By focusing on the raw energy of the mark-making, the artist creates a visual language that feels both intentional and spontaneous, grounded in a minimalist Scandi aesthetic.
The portrait orientation emphasizes the vertical movement of these digital incisions, housed within a frame that grounds the fluid, abstract forms. This interplay between the structured border and the chaotic, textured interior invites a close reading of the work’s surface, highlighting the unique intersections of modern digital tools and traditional artistic gestures.
The artist employs a unique method of digital etching to create a sense of physical relief and intricate texture.
The composition reflects a Scandi aesthetic through its clean lines and focus on the elemental simplicity of the northern landscape.
Saputra moves away from representational imagery to focus entirely on the emotional weight of line and gesture.
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