Katherine Bernhardt
Toco Toucan Tocano, 2020
Lithograph in nine colours on Somerset Velvet White 300gsm paper
Signed, numbered, and dated by the artist
Signed, numbered, and dated by the artist
76 x 60 cm
© Katherine Bernhardt
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Katherine Bernhardt's 'Toco Toucan Tocano' (2020) exemplifies her hallmark 'pattern painting' technique, characterised by an exuberant use of colour and form. The composition features a series of vibrant toucans, rendered...
Katherine Bernhardt's "Toco Toucan Tocano" (2020) exemplifies her hallmark "pattern painting" technique, characterised by an exuberant use of colour and form.
The composition features a series of vibrant toucans, rendered with fluid acrylics and spray paint, set against a saturated deep blue background.
The juxtaposition of neon pink outlines and vivid yellow beaks energises the visual field and highlights her eclectic influences, encompassing Moroccan textile designs, Dutch Wax fabrics, and the graffiti aesthetics of New York City.
Bernhardt's approach subverts traditional visual hierarchy, establishing a flat, immersive plane that liberates each motif from conventions of scale or proportion, inviting viewers into a dreamlike tableau. This work symbolises her broader themes with pop culture references, which she articulates as a synthesis of "tropical, futuristic hippie" sensibilities.
The toucans are part of an ongoing exploration of recurring motifs within her oeuvre, alongside elements such as Pink Panthers, tropical fruits, and various quotidian objects, which reflect the artist's experiences and global travels.
The composition features a series of vibrant toucans, rendered with fluid acrylics and spray paint, set against a saturated deep blue background.
The juxtaposition of neon pink outlines and vivid yellow beaks energises the visual field and highlights her eclectic influences, encompassing Moroccan textile designs, Dutch Wax fabrics, and the graffiti aesthetics of New York City.
Bernhardt's approach subverts traditional visual hierarchy, establishing a flat, immersive plane that liberates each motif from conventions of scale or proportion, inviting viewers into a dreamlike tableau. This work symbolises her broader themes with pop culture references, which she articulates as a synthesis of "tropical, futuristic hippie" sensibilities.
The toucans are part of an ongoing exploration of recurring motifs within her oeuvre, alongside elements such as Pink Panthers, tropical fruits, and various quotidian objects, which reflect the artist's experiences and global travels.
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