Alex Katz Sunny Silkscreen on Aluminum Signed 2004 Edition of 70, 2004

Alex Katz   Master Artists

Artist: Alex Katz Title: Sunny Medium: Silkscreen Print on Aluminum Stand Size: 5"h x 6"w x 1.5"d Year: 2004 Edition: 62/70 Publisher: Parkett Publishers, Zürich and New York Printer: Atelier für Siebdruck Lorenz Boegli Inscription: Signed and numbered on bottom Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity Playful, endearing, and unmistakably Katz, "Sunny" (2004) offers a rare three-dimensional take on the celebrated artist's unmistakable style. This silkscreen on aluminum depicts Sunny, the Katz family's long-haired dog, rendered with the artist's signature economy of line and keen sense of character. With ears that extend off the sides of the image and a tongue playfully sticking out, the work captures the personality of its subject in just a few crisp contours. Measuring just 5 inches tall and 6 inches wide, the sculpture is modest in scale but rich in charm, humor, and formal precision. Katz has depicted Sunny in numerous works over the years, treating the dog as both muse and character. In "Sunny", Katz pushes the boundaries of his usual portraiture, giving physical dimension to his flat, graphic style by mounting the image upright on a slender aluminum base. The result is a fusion of sculpture and print, where the object functions both as artwork and icon. The image, while whimsical, reflects Katz's lifelong commitment to clarity, presence, and the distilled power of form. This work was created in a limited edition of 70 and published by Parkett Publishers in Zürich and New York, with printing by Atelier für Siebdruck Lorenz Boegli. The work is signed and numbered by the artist on the base and purchase includes a gallery certificate of authenticity. An edition of "Sunny" is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, a testament to the piece's significance within both Katz's career and the broader field of contemporary printmaking. "Sunny" holds a unique position within Katz's body of work. It stands not only as a portrait of a beloved pet but as an innovative object that collapses the space between image and object, print and sculpture. For collectors and admirers of Katz alike, "Sunny" is a rare and joyful artifact—an artwork that embodies the lightness, elegance, and wit that define the artist's legacy.