Contemporary Catalogue
February 2024
Offset Lithograph: 40 x 50 cm / 15.7 x 19.6 inches
Julian Opie
“Beached Head” is a bold offset lithograph featuring a stylized portrait against a vibrant orange backdrop. The figure’s head and shoulders are depicted in stark black silhouette, with abstracted geometric shapes
defining the face. Contrasting beige areas draw attention to the visage, while a white shape within the silhouette suggests reflected light. The artwork’s reduction of detail invites viewer interpretation, blurring the line between fine art and graphic design. Opie’s minimalism challenges perceptions of representation and identity.
Screenprint: 29 x 29 cm / 11.4 x 11.4 inches
Andy Warhol
Screen print ‘Grevy’s Zebra’ (1983) showcases the animal’s bold stripes against a flat blue background. Warhol’s fascination with commercialism is evident in the exaggerated, unnatural colors of the zebra’s
stripes, giving it an iconic, almost glowing appearance. While the piece may not be an original Warhol, it captures his innovative approach to art and celebrates the power of image-making.
Screenprint: 29 x 29 cm / 11.4 x 11.4 inches
Andy Warhol
This graphic depiction of a rhinoceros challenges traditional representations with vivid colors, stark outlines, and a salmon-colored background. The use of bright hues adds abstraction, transforming the
animal into a subject of high art. Warhol’s play with color and form emphasizes the rhino’s texture and physical characteristics with neon vibrancy. The screenprint technique allows for sharp lines, highlighting
the creature’s power and solidity. This piece reflects Warhol’s fascination with the natural world and pop culture, suggesting a commentary on endangered animals and the commodification of natural beauty.
Screenprint: 29 x 29 cm / 11.4 x 11.4 inches
Andy Warhol
This iconic screen print depicts a frog mid-leap against a deep blue backdrop, rendered in electric and fluorescent colors. Bold outlines and flat planes of color transform the frog into a graphic representation,
blurring naturalism with abstraction. The piece explores the contrast between the natural world and the artificial, reflecting Warhol’s fascination with commodification. It stands as a testament to his enduring impact on the art world and his distinctive pop art lens.
Screenprint: 29 x 29 cm / 11.4 x 11.4 inches
Andy Warhol
This screen print portrays an elephant in non-traditional colors, typical of Warhol’s iconic style. The elephant’s skin is rendered in shades of pink and purple, with bright yellow and green lines adding movement. Against a minimalist dark backdrop, the elephant stands out with a neon-like glow, creating a striking, three-dimensional effect. Warhol’s use of color and technique challenges perceptions of nature and art, inviting dialogue on their interplay. The print elevates the elephant to the level of high art, celebrating its majesty while reflecting on the nature of art and perception.
Screenprint: 29 x 29 cm / 11.4 x 11.4 inches
Andy Warhol
This Andy Warhol screen print features a tiger depicted in vibrant, contrasting colors diverging from its natural hues. The tiger’s face is saturated with bright blues, oranges, and purples, outlined in fluorescent
greens and yellows. Warhol’s signature graphic style, with layered colors outlined in black, adds depth and dynamism. The intense blue eyes draw viewers into a direct encounter with the animal. This piece exemplifies Warhol’s exploration of color, form, and the fusion of wildlife imagery with pop culture aesthetics. It challenges viewers to see the tiger as an icon of art, blurring the lines between high art and popular imagery while commenting on the nature of art and commercialism through screen printing techniques.
Screenprint: 29 x 29 cm / 11.4 x 11.4 inches
Andy Warhol
This screenprint showcases the profile of a bighorn sheep, characterized by bold colors and stark lines. The animal’s head and horn are outlined in vibrant hues against a soft background, creating a striking effect. Non-traditional colors for the fur and horn, such as greens, yellows, and blues, challenge perceptions and elevate the subject to high art. Detailed patterns and lines capture the sheep’s texture and majesty with a pop art sensibility. The bright blue eye adds a point of connection to the surreal depiction. This print exemplifies Warhol’s exploration of form, color, and repetition, showcasing his enduring impact on the visual arts.
Mixed-media painting on Paper: 25 x 20 cm / 9.8 x 7.9 inches
Kathy Morton Stanion
Stanion’s mixed-media artwork, “Feeling the Music”, features a vibrant mix of colors and forms, with a prominent magenta splash dominating the canvas. Subtle shades of greens, blues, and earthy tones create
balance. Various techniques like dripping, splattering, and layering add movement and spontaneity. Black linear elements provide depth and guide the viewer’s eye. Textures vary, with some areas rough and tactile
while others are smooth. White space frames and highlights the intricate dance of colors and textures. The composition feels organic yet intentional, anchored by the artist’s signature. Overall, the piece evokes emotion and invites reflection on color, movement, and emotion.
Collage on Paper: 42 x 30cm / 16.5 x 11.8 inches
Olena Topliss
This collage on paper, named “Forest #002”, features layered, textured elements in earthy and bright tones, creating visual complexity. The non-representational composition allows subjective interpretation, with overlapping materials suggesting depth. Irregular edges and varying sizes add dynamic quality. The collage invites contemplation on human experience, metaphorically representing layered moments and relationships between elements.
Oil on Board: 75 x 55 cm / 29.5 x 21.5 inches
Peter Samson
Stanion’s mixed-media artwork, “Feeling the Music”, features a vibrant mix of colors and forms, with a prominent magenta splash dominating the canvas. Subtle shades of greens, blues, and earthy tones create
balance. Various techniques like dripping, splattering, and layering add movement and spontaneity. Black linear elements provide depth and guide the viewer’s eye. Textures vary, with some areas rough and tactile
while others are smooth. White space frames and highlights the intricate dance of colors and textures. The composition feels organic yet intentional, anchored by the artist’s signature. Overall, the piece evokes emotion and invites reflection on color, movement, and emotion.