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// Post Historic Screenprint #2 by Michael Heizer, created in 2014, is a limited edition screen-print that exemplifies Heizer's interest in monumental forms and abstract representations of geological structures. This artwork features six stylized rock-like forms, rendered in tones of gray, white, and red, with bold outlines and dynamic brushstrokes. The juxtaposition of smooth and rough textures, along with vibrant splashes of color and framing lines, gives each form a unique presence, evoking a sense of weight and permanence. Known for his land art, Heizer brings a similar sensibility to this print, creating a composition that reflects his fascination with natural formations and human interaction with the environment. With an edition size of only 40, Post Historic Screenprint #2 merges abstraction and the rawness of geological forms in a compelling and layered visual narrative.

Michael Heizer (United States, 1944) is an American artist renowned for his monumental land art and large-scale sculptures. A pioneer of the Earthworks movement, Heizer's works, such as 'Double Negative' and 'City,' involve massive earth excavations and constructions that challenge traditional notions of sculpture and space. His art explores the relationship between human intervention and the natural environment.

Michael Heizer

Post Historic Screenprint #2, 2014

Name: Post Historic Screenprint #2, 2014
SKU: 6878

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Screen-print

Screen-print Screen printing is a technique where ink is transferred through a mesh onto a substrate, with areas blocked by a stencil to prevent ink from passing through. This method, also known as serigraphy or silkscreen printing, is commonly used to produce prints on posters, T-shirts, vinyl, stickers, wood, and other materials. The process is a type of stencil printing, allowing for vibrant, detailed designs on various surfaces.

Edition

Edition of 40

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A strong work of art really leaves people speechless. They feel a little angry.
- Michael Heizer

Michael Heizer (b. 1944 USA) is an American artist renowned for his pioneering work in land art and large-scale sculpture. Heizer's work is characterized by its monumental scale and its deep engagement with the natural environment. One of his most famous works, Double Negative (1969-1970), involved the removal of 240,000 tons of rock to create two massive trenches in the Nevada desert, emphasizing the relationship between positive and negative space. Another iconic piece, Levitated Mass (2012), features a 340-ton boulder suspended above a concrete trench, inviting viewers to contemplate the intersection of natural and man-made landscapes. Heizer’s art challenges traditional notions of sculpture by integrating it directly into the earth, creating works that are both permanent and impermanent, dependent on the natural world. His contributions to land art have made him a key figure in contemporary art, influencing generations of artists and reshaping our understanding of the relationship between art and nature.

What is land art?

Also referred to as Earth Art, Earthworks, or Environmental Art, Land Art is a sculptural movement that involves creating artworks that integrate conceptual or physical elements of the earth or landscape into the finished piece. These works often interact directly with the environment, using natural materials and settings to explore themes related to nature, place, and time

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Michael Heizer

Post Historic Screenprint #2, 2014

117 x 117 cm

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Michael Heizer