Charley Harper
"Racc an'Ruin"
"Racc an'Ruin" by the renowned American modernist artist and conservationist, Charley Harper (1922-2007)
This artprint is:
- NEW
- Hand Signed Serigraph.
- Limited edition released in 1981 with an edition size of 1500. This is #502/1500
- Custom framed in a contemporary black frame
- Double Matted in white and black
- Framed Size: 27" x 27"
- Image Size: 17" x 13"
- Ready to hang hardware included
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- Framed in the USA
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Artwork Description: "Racc'n'Ruin" (also seen as "Racc an' Ruin") is a serigraph print. It features a mischievous raccoon with its "misbegotten treasures," depicted in Harper's signature minimalist and playful style. The piece playfully illustrates a raccoon's potential for creating chaos. It references the animal's ability to "ransack drawers, unstuff sofas, shred curtains," and more.
- Artist's Style: Charley Harper was known for his "minimal realism." This style distilled complex natural subjects into simplified, geometric forms and bold colors. He famously stated, "I never count the feathers in the wings – I just count the wings," emphasizing a focus on essence over detailed realism.
- Significance: Harper's work, including "Racc'n'Ruin," often carried an underlying message of conservation and appreciation for the natural world. This was conveyed through his unique blend of humor and artistic simplification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Charley Harper (August 4, 1922–June 10, 2007) had an alternative way of looking at nature. His serigraphs were large expanses of rich color, which gave the viewer a very different perspective on the animal kingdom. A conservationist as well as an artist, Harper revealed the unique aspects of his wildlife subjects through highly stylized geometric reduction. Harper said he was the only wildlife artist who has never been compared to Audubon, yet his wildlife art was just as instructive—the only difference was that Harper laced his lessons with humor. Harper believed that humor made it easier to encourage changes in our attitudes and awareness of environmental concerns.