Mario Schifano (1934-1998) - Palme e cuori

This work is a famous original graphic by Mario Schifano titled "Palme e cuori" (sometimes catalogued as Untitled or Oasis), created mainly in the second half of the 1980s and reissued in subsequent graphic editions in the 1990s.
Main information about the piece
Subject and Symbolism: It represents two of the most beloved iconic motifs of the "puma painter": the palm, tied to memories of his childhood spent in Libya (where he was born) and a symbol of exotism and freedom, and the hearts, recurring pop elements that symbolize passion, life, and instinct.
Technique: It is a textural screen print with enamel on fine paper (often printed by historic art publishers such as Torcular).
The inks are layered with great thickness to imitate the relief and the gloss typical of his enamels on canvas.
The large sheet usually measures about 100 x 70 cm
Artist’s Proof (A.P.)