SZCZESNY – OLIVE BRANCH – MALLORCA SUITE (PAPER)

Description

This screen print forms part of a series of prints which Stefan Szczesny produced in 2000 and which takes as its reference point and inspiration the island of Mallorca. This particular choice is owed to the artist’s predilection for the Mediterranean in general and a particular fondness of Spanish culture. In a sense, ‘Olive branch’ belongs to Stefan Szczesny’s series of female portraits, which has occupied a central place in his work since the mid-90s. However, olive branches almost outdo the portrait, suggesting the particular vigour of that most Mediterranean of plants.