I first developed this motive in 2015 and later painted it at a festival south of Paris in 2017. Back then it was painted in grey with a crying goddess of liberty being the centre piece. It was a reminder of the reduction of personal liberties and the rise of right-wing rhetoric as a result of the attack on the Bataclan theatre in Paris in 2015 (original piece). As the Festival itself took place at a castle that had been used by the Francoist it was very fitting this perspective.
Later, I redid the motive for a private commission on a Berlin wall. Now, painted in bright colours the idea was to have an uplifting motive of women fighting for their rights rather than being passive (Liberte reloaded).
As Freedom has become the phrase our time. Just about one year ago, Russia invaded the Ukraine, who since then has fought for its freedom. For months, the people of Iran are fighting in a new revolution for the rights and lives of Iranian women and democracy.
Everywhere in the world there is a lack of equal rights for all genders and the International Women’s Day on 8th of March is a reminder of that. On this occasion, the limited-edition screen print was officially released on the 8th of March 2023.
Details:
- Hand-pulled silk screen print on 50 % Cotton Fabriano Unica paper 250 g/sqm.
- Limited edition of 50 copies + 6 AP.
- Size 70 x 50 cm (27.56 x 19.69 inch).
- Each print is signed, numbered, embossed and has a certificate.
