Colour serigraphy and enamel on steel (slightly in relief);
Signed at lower right, numbered at lower left: 89/125;
35,4 x 23,6 x 1,2 in inch
The realization in 3-dimensional, highly embossed enamel is perfect for the works of Mel Ramos. As a Pop Art artist, he is fascinated by the effect of steel signs in their brilliant colours. Enamel signs have been advertising media all over the world since the beginning of the last century, in department stores, on the street or at the grocer's next door. No other medium reflects the absolute reality and trivial staging of advertising typical of pop art like the classic enamel sign. (Atila Kirbas)
