James Rizzi (1950-2011) - High Wire

James Rizzi – High Wire (1990) – 3D Silkscreen

Description

This delightful 3D silkscreen by the celebrated American Pop artist James Rizzi (1950–2011), titled High Wire, was created in 1990.

The work captures a lively and whimsical circus performance, featuring tightrope walkers, acrobats, unicyclists, and clowns in a vibrant, action-packed composition. Rizzi’s distinctive technique of hand-cutting and layering paper elements creates a charming three-dimensional effect, giving the scene a wonderful sense of movement and depth.

The work is hand-signed “RIZZI” in pencil, titled “HIGH WIRE”, marked “A/P” (Artist’s Proof), and dated “1990” in the lower margin.

A charming example of Rizzi’s characteristic 3D Pop Art and an appealing collectible for admirers of his playful and imaginative work.

Artist

James Rizzi (1950–2011) was a renowned American Pop artist associated with New York City, best known for his vibrant, optimistic three-dimensional paper constructions and prints. His distinctive visual language combines colorful urban imagery, playful characters, and dimensional paper elements. His work has been widely collected internationally and is represented in private and institutional collections.

Technique

3D Silkscreen with hand-cut and layered paper elements.

Artwork Details

* Artist: James Rizzi (1950–2011)
* Title: High Wire
* Year: 1990
* Technique: 3D Silkscreen
* Edition: A/P (Artist’s Proof)
* Signature: Hand-signed “RIZZI” in pencil, titled “HIGH WIRE”, and dated “1990”
* Artwork size: 11 × 13 cm
* Framing: Framed

Condition

The 3D paper construction remains well preserved, retaining excellent dimensionality and bright, vivid colors.

As a vintage work, there is light age-related toning (yellowing/browning) visible on the image and margins, together with a few small foxing/spot marks on the surface.

Please refer carefully to the photographs for a detailed assessment of the condition.

Shipping and Import Information

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