818 Let Us Pray Manitou Wins - Friedensreich Hundertwasser
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Description
A surrealist silkscreen print by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, featuring his signature organic forms, architectural motifs, and metallic detailing.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser, born Friedrich Stowasser, was an Austrian artist known for his rejection of straight lines and his embrace of organic, irregular forms. This work, 818 Let Us Pray Manitou Wins, reflects his characteristic approach to architecture and nature, where buildings appear as living, breathing entities. The composition features a central axis that draws the eye upward, flanked by dense, repetitive structures that resemble urban housing blocks. These structures are punctuated by numerous windows, each rendered with individual attention, suggesting a multitude of lives contained within the frame.
Hundertwasser often integrated ecological themes into his work, advocating for a harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment. The use of colour here is deliberate, with earthy greens and deep blues contrasting against lighter, speckled areas that suggest foliage or natural textures. The inclusion of eye-like motifs at the top of the central form adds a surreal, almost totemic quality to the piece. This is a hallmark of his visual language, which frequently combined personal symbolism with a critique of modern industrialisation.
The print incorporates metallic elements, a technique Hundertwasser employed to add a reflective, tactile dimension to his graphic works. This choice elevates the surface, catching light and shifting the viewer's perception as they move around the print. The presence of text, dates, and stamps within the composition serves as a record of the artist's process, grounding the fantastical imagery in a specific time and place. By blending architectural precision with whimsical, dreamlike elements, the work invites the viewer to reconsider the rigid structures of the built environment. It is a visual manifestation of his philosophy, which sought to restore the dignity of the individual within the collective urban experience.
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
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- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
818 Let Us Pray Manitou Wins - Friedensreich Hundertwasser
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