John Zurier’s visual language is minimal and at the same time very distinct: Linear elements build up space through an interaction of presence and absence. Inspired by observations of natural phenomena, light conditions and colour, the works convey a characteristic calmness and purity. This online presentation comprises etchings, which demand a rather time consuming process, as well as monotypes that Zurier sees as an opportunity to 'move quickly and play with different ideas and motifs.'

The soft ground etchings from the 'October' series (2017) have been influenced by the experimental print works of the Dutch artist Hercules Seghers (1589–1638), one of the most prolific print makers of his time, who printed different versions of the same plate. Zurier decided to have the four etching plates in the series each printed in a color and in a grey edition. In the four color etchings, he was looking for a 'balance between color and atmosphere, surface modulation and naturalness.' When trying different colors, he discovered how much they affect the tone and the grain of each line. Significant for the grey works was how the grey 'brought out nuances in each print that were too blunt when printed in a pure black.'

For the monotypes, Zurier worked with watercolor on either an old copper plate or a plastic board. The ones on copper turned out to have a greater transparency in the color while the traces on the old plates added to the experience of surprise and discovery which made it so important for Zurier to work in that medium. Working rather intuitively with the wet color on the blank surface of the plate, he focused on 'creating a feeling of color emerging from light.'