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Fine art by Keith Haring, Flowers IV
is a silkscreen print by American artist Keith Haring, created in 1990, the year of his death. It is part of the five-print "Flowers" series. The piece is an example of Haring's Neo-expressionism and pop art style, which often incorporated elements of street art and graffiti.
About the Artwork
Meaning: The "Flowers" series was created a few months before Haring died from AIDS. The artwork's phallic flower-like shapes are a reference to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the fragility of life for gay men in the 1980s. The use of fluid lines and gestural marks conveys a sense of urgency and reflects Haring's personal struggle and determination to create art against time.
Medium and Dimensions: The print was created using silkscreen ink on Coventry paper. The sheet size is approximately 39.25 x 50.875 inches (99.7 x 129.2 cm).
Edition: The print was published by Tony Shafrazi Editions, Inc., and is a limited edition of 100. Each print is hand-signed, dated, and numbered in pencil. |
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