Papo Colo

Flowers are Butterflies
2011

A split-image showing two halves of a flower petal covered in water droplets; the left side is illuminated with warm colors like red and orange, while the right side is in grayscale. Both sides are outlined with a thin blue border.
A split-image showing two halves of a flower petal covered in water droplets; the left side is illuminated with warm colors like red and orange, while the right side is in grayscale. Both sides are outlined with a thin blue border.

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Date
2011

Classification
Prints

Medium
Inkjet print with ribbon

Dimensions
Sheet: 30 1/2 × 44 5/8in. (77.5 × 113.3 cm) Image: 30 1/2 × 44 5/8in. (77.5 × 113.3 cm) Length (ribbon, right): 31 1/2in. (80 cm) Length (ribbon, left): 30in. (76.2 cm)

Accession number
2012.156.7

Edition
1/50

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Director's Discretionary Fund

Rights and reproductions
© Papo Colo

API
artworks/42060

Part of a series:

SEA (Social Environmental Aesthetics): Exit Art Portfolio 2011

7 works

A vibrant and detailed illustration of a tropical rainforest ecosystem teeming with life. Various species of birds, including a hummingbird and a toucan, perch on branches amidst lush green foliage. A monkey reaches for fruit, while butterflies flutter near flowers. The scene is a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, showcasing the biodiversity of a rainforest habitat.
A split-image showing two halves of a flower petal covered in water droplets; the left side is illuminated with warm colors like red and orange, while the right side is in grayscale. Both sides are outlined with a thin blue border.
A minimalist artistic representation of a parrot in profile, depicted in a monochromatic orange hue against a white background. The artwork features abstract and fluid lines that suggest the shape of the bird, with a focus on the silhouette rather than detailed features.
Detailed pen-and-ink drawing of a gorilla's face with an intense and possibly aggressive expression, featuring open mouth and bared teeth. Text fragments "...it makes me think of that..." and "...Awful Day on the Island..." are written on the top left and right corners, respectively.
A print featuring a large, central figure of a termite queen in brown ink above a dense pattern of smaller termites, with a brown horizontal line at the bottom. The background is white, and there are signatures and edition numbers at the lower edges.
Illustration of a stylized building with a honeycomb-like facade in warm earthy tones, featuring abstract shapes and patterns that suggest balconies and windows. The foreground appears to be a simplified, sketchy representation of a street or open space with minimalistic details.
A black and white illustration of a floral pattern with various flowers and leaves, some of which have polka-dot patterns on their stems and leaves. The background is plain, and the artwork has a sketched, hand-drawn quality.

Papo Colo
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