Selfie Actualized

Mark Kostabi (b. 1960, USA) “Selfie Actualized” (2020) Limited edition, 12-color original serigraph hand signed, dated, and numbered (T.P. 5/6) by the artist. [T.P. (Trial Proof) is the pre-cursor to the limited-edition series of 50. These initial prints are pulled so that the artist may examine, refine, and perfect the prints to the desired final state. Trial proofs are generally not signed, but this one is!} The image measures 8 x 6 inches, the sheet is 14 x 10 inches, and with mat and frame, the work of art is 20.5 x 16.25 inches. “Selfie Actualized” depicts a female silhouette holding a glass of wine and taking a selfie in the mirror. Kostabi’s typical suspended and surreal atmosphere is updated and transported into the world of social networks and technology. It is a reflection on technology and the power of social networks in contemporary society.