New York Le rêve N°19/60, 2014

Gottfried Salzmann   Famous Artists

This striking artwork boldly juxtaposes urban chaos and the imposing metropolis. The background is dominated by a majestic modern skyline of glass-reflected skyscrapers, unequivocally representing the unwavering advance of contemporary civilization. The architectural diversity of the buildings adds visual depth, capturing the dynamic essence of the city. In stark contrast, the foreground is a vibrant mural of graffiti that covers a dilapidated concrete wall. The tags and street art expressions are bursting with bright colors and anarchic shapes, embodying the rebellious and nonconformist spirit of urban culture. The graffiti tells a story of struggle, self-expression, and social protest, echoing the murmurs of urban resentments.

New York The Dream.

Copy #19/60

Mixed technique

Etching on copper 59.5 x 89 cm enhanced with collages taken from an original photograph taken by the artist during one of his trips to New York.

The photograph and original engraving by Gottfried Salzmann were printed on the Digigraphique and intaglio presses of the RLD workshop.

The 60 copies, bearing a different collage on each proof, were numbered and signed in silver grey by Salzmann.
Paper: Rives BFK digital vellum 59.5 x 89 cm
Robert and Lydie Dutrou publishers 2014.

Photo © RLD Editions