“Ad Memoriam II”, Mid Century Mixed Media Print

Mixed media print titled Ad Memoriam II, titled, dated 72 and numbered lower right. It is a haunting and evocative conveys a sense of disquiet and reflection. Dominated by a palette of somber purples, muted blues, and earthy tones, the artwork features layered textures and patterns. The composition prominently displays two spectral faces in the upper section, one pale and ghostly with mesh-like patterns and the other darker, almost silhouetted, as if representing contrasting identities or opposing forces. The central element is a hand gripping a black handgun, emphasizing themes of violence or loss. Below and around this focal point, disjointed eye shapes float in the textured background, appearing almost as witnesses or remnants of shattered perspectives. Subtle, abstract human-like forms in the lower section hint at a collective presence, suggesting a broader social commentary. The layered, chaotic composition and the interplay of obscured and revealed details evoke a sense of fragmented memory or trauma, confronting the themes of loss, conflict, and the persistence of memory.

21 3/4” x 18”