Red Composition with Violin

47 layer hand-pulled serigraph
Coventry rag 320gsm
Deckled edges
Edition of 50
Signed & numbered by the artist

From the Studio:

"For the first time, I ran out of colors"
This is the most colors I've ever printed in one edition and I couldn't be happier with it. It was the first publishing project I worked on after relocating to Austin TX so I was working in a fresh new physical space as well as a new mental space. For the first time in a long while, I didn't feel rushed to move on to the next project as quickly as possible. It took about two months of printing this edition to reach the 46th color, a point where I had essentially run out of possible colors. It was the first time I took this type of technical printing to the point where any color separation I made only looked good if it wasn't changing anything in the print. I would mix a color for the next layer but while proofing it, I would end up shifting the color until it just wasn't making a visible difference in the print. I took this to mean that I had reached a point where I must be finished. Andy had one request after seeing the print at that stage. There was a slight shift needed in most of the red and it was done at 47 layers!

From the Artist:

Red Composition with Violin is part of what I guess is becoming my Red Era. The tomato-red background—Matisse-inspired—collapses everything into a flat, graphic stage. The props are borrowed from vanitas still lifes, but I treat them more like musical samples than moral lessons: chop them up, layer them, see how they get along. It’s both an homage to art history and a playful remix of its greatest hits.

Artist Bio:

Drawing on his background as a punk and experimental electronic musician, his practice often involves sampling historical motifs—such as cherubs and memento mori—and transforming them into vivid, surreal compositions. Dixon’s art delves into the psychology of value by exploring how these recurring historical elements interact with contemporary notions of luxury and cultural significance. A prime example is his collaboration with Versace, where his reinterpretations of iconic designs were transformed into large-scale soft sculptures and later reintroduced as a fashion collection. This project underscores the dynamic interplay between art and luxury. By integrating opulent, candy-colored elements with traditional styles, Dixon offers a nuanced commentary on the intersection of art and economic value, inviting viewers to reconsider the role of art in today’s market.

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