This is a Friedensreich Hundertwasser poster from 2007 of his 1987 work "Tropenchinese" or "Tropical Chinese" from the Hundertwasser Collection.
Hundertwasser described the figure in the painting as wearing a "tropical helmet" and a "costume [that] is architectural... composed of parcels, like dwelling units," reflecting his philosophy of organic and humane architecture.
The printing process for this poster is very different to most. It is produced using an 8-color premium offset printing process on 250 g/m² Chromolux paper. In a complicated process there were blue, glitter blue and shiny glossy reflective foil. The process takes four different printing companies to complete.
By Gruenar Janura AG, Glarus Switzerland
Printed in Germany
Dimensions: 33.5 in x 23.5 in (84 cm x 60 cm)
Hundertwasser was an Austrian visual artist and architect who also worked in the field of environmental protection. Hundertwasser stood out as an opponent of "a straight line" and any standardization, expressing this concept in the field of building design. His best known work is the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, which has become a notable place of interest in the Austrian capital, characterised by imaginative vitality and uniqueness.
Hundertwasser's comment on the work, "My division of labour for print-graphics production was in full force: Japan for wood-block prints, Paris for lithography, Venice for silkscreen printing and Vienna for engraving and copperplate engraving. I think there is no better way of dividing up and utilising the traditional mastery in the various sectors of print graphics."
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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