napoleon - liberté
print size: 36 x 48 inches
color: 5 color serigraph - protected with a krylon clear matte finish
material: hardboard tempered panel
tools:speedball - screen printing Ink
date created: october 2023
note:
The beauty of hand-pulled screen printing comes from its imperfections and variations, making each print a one-of-a-kind creation.
A friend and I were discussing recent movie trailers, and he mentioned Ridley Scott's Napoleon. When I got home, I decided to check it out. The next day, inspiration struck: I envisioned three individual panels, each featuring a monarch insect screen-printed on black, gold, and silver backgrounds, with tiny bees patterned at the top. The piece celebrates the Warrior, Emperor, General, Genius, Rebel, and Tyrant. Ironically, I still haven't seen the movie to this day.