One of Matta's notable series is "Hom'mère III - L'Ergonaute", created between 1976 and
1977.
This suite comprises ten aquatint etchings on Japon paper, each signed and numbered by
the artist.
The prints measure approximately 49.5 x 37.5 cm, with the paper size being 67.3 x 50.8
cm.1980
Printed and published by Georges Visat in Paris.
In Hom'mère – L'Ergonaute, Matta draws inspiration from the Greek myth of Jason and the
Argonauts, using this epic journey to craft a biographical poem that also addresses
contemporary social issues.
The artworks feature linear vibrations and anthropomorphic figures within textured, colorful
spaces filled with transparencies, suggesting multiple simultaneous locations.