With Love and Kindness, Forever, Artist Proof

In a new body of still life works, Rivans celebrates the exuberance of earth, of goodness, and of all things living. An urn by the Venetian artist Giovanni Piranesi takes centre stage, overflowing with flora and fauna that seem to burst with vibrant life. Amongst the heady bouquet, Rivans embeds emblems of the earth's great magic and mystery: a pomegranate, to symbolise fertility, beauty and eternal life; a budgie, with its mystical ability for mimicry; a vintage wristwatch, to remind us that time is only a construct; a bumblebee, keeping the great cycle of life turning; and a ballerina, whose poise and grace symbolise harmony and rhythmic life. Made during the lockdown of 2021, With Love and Kindness, Forever offers a joyful window onto the world, a much-needed tonic in a time of confined existence.

With Love and Kindness, Forever is a limited edition giclee and silkscreen print with spot varnishes on Somerset paper. Singed and numbered Artist Proof limited edition.

Size (cm): 110 x 80