Commemorative Posters
11 x 17 inch limited edition, signed poster with the date of the play's premiere
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About the Portrait
Dan Kirsch, the Executive Director at the time, asked me to create a portrait of Harvey Milk to help celebrate the World Premiere of “Dear Harvey” at Diversionary Theatre. The original play by Patricia Loughrey is based on interviews with many people who have been touched by Harvey Milk’s remarkable life.
I was greatly inspired by the commission. I worked to capture the spirit of Harvey Milk as well as the likeness. Although I never met him, I feel I am a direct beneficiary of his courageous activism. His life and work continue to resonate even now, so many years after we have lost him.
I want this piece to reflect the positive influence that Harvey keeps giving us. I feel proud to be a part of this beautiful project and honored to be among the people who are keeping his legacy alive.
One of the ideas I have been working with employs the use of rectangular forms that build the picture. The nature of this play with the intertwined narratives forming a sort of quilt, a collage matching up with this visual interpretation.
About the Process
I painted one original portrait of Harvey Milk on canvas with acrylic paint. It is 11 x 14 inches. I then supervised the creation of a limited edition series of fine art prints. There were posters with the date and place of the world premiere event that this piece commemorates. They were printed on fine art paper and signed personally by me.
We sold a limited edition of 20 prints made on canvas and signed, matted and mounted by me. And finally, there were four printed on canvas and stretched to 8 x 10 inches. I enhanced each one personally with little touches of gold.
The fine art printing process of giclee (pronounced “jhee-clay”) refers to canvas or fine art paper prints made with the highest quality materials and highly skilled printmakers. The results are stunning prints with the longest archival ratings and color fidelity. Giclees are aimed at collectors and artists who want their prints to last for decades or even centuries.
To purchase a print, call 619.220.0097. To see them in person, visit in the afternoons and evenings 4545 Park Boulevard #101, San Diego, California 92116
If you are thinking about framing a beautiful print, consider contacting Michelle Robinson at Ray Street Custom Framing, 3807 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104
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