Artwork
Rodeo Heart
Rodeo Heart is a print by Mike Fell. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
It is a print, which suggests that it may have been produced using a technique such as screen printing or etching.
This artwork features a red and white print on a light gray background. The central image is a red hexagon with a white design, possibly a heart with a cowboy riding on it. The design is surrounded by a white border, and the overall effect is one of bold contrast and simplicity.
The print is titled "Rodeo Heart" and was created by Mike Fell in 2010. It is a print, which suggests that it may have been produced using a technique such as screen printing or etching.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Mike Fell.
Overview
Rodeo Heart is a 2010 linocut print by Mike Fell, characterized by a bold, red and white design on a light gray background, featuring a central hexagonal shape with a white motif, possibly a heart, and a figure of a cowboy.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a cowboy in a dynamic, backward-falling motion, juxtaposed with a large, realistic heart. The subject suggests a thematic intersection of Western culture and emotional or symbolic heart imagery.
Technique & Style
Executed as a linocut, the work showcases strong contrasts and simplicity, with a white border framing the central red hexagon and its white design. The technique emphasizes bold lines and flat, monochromatic areas.
History & Provenance
Created in 2010, the print is signed, numbered, dated, and titled by the artist, indicating it is part of a numbered edition. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
While specific contextual information about the artwork's creation or inspiration is lacking, it can be broadly situated within contemporary printmaking practices that often explore thematic juxtapositions.
Legacy
The current legacy or impact of Rodeo Heart on broader artistic trends or Mike Fell's career trajectory is not detailed in the provided information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mike Fell’s 2010 print Rodeo Heart shows a heart-shaped rodeo arena under a wide Texas sky, its lasso loops spelling out the words “I love you.” The image blends rodeo culture with romantic text in bold reds and whites,…
