print size: 32 x 24.5 x 1.5 inches

color: 2 color serigraph - protected with a krylon clear matte finish

material: hardboard tempered panel

tools: speedball - screen printing Ink, krylon: white spray paint and vintage wallpaper found in Seattle, WA.

date created: september 2024

note:
The beauty of hand-pulled screen printing comes from its imperfections and variations, making each print a one-of-a-kind creation.

I discovered this incredible vintage 1960s wallpaper while garage sale shopping in Seattle, WA, in the late 1990s. I incorporated JFK's image onto the wallpaper to evoke nostalgia and anchor his legacy in the era he deeply influenced. The 1960s were a transformative period in American history, marked by cultural shifts, political upheaval, and JFK’s iconic presence. By placing his image on wallpaper from that time, I sought to create a visual connection between his life and the decade he helped shape.

The wallpaper is more than a decorative element—it represents the domestic and cultural atmosphere of the 1960s, a time of optimism, change, and turbulence. Layering JFK’s image onto this nostalgic pattern allows me to explore the intersection of history, memory, and the aesthetic of a bygone era, emphasizing how his influence still resonates in our collective consciousness.