David Spiller: “Somewhere over the rainbow” (2018), limited edition color serigraph on handmade paper

David Spiller (1942-2018) studied painting at the renowned Slade School in London. Besides his teacher Frank Auerbach, Spiller cited Pablo Picasso and Jean Dubuffet as influential artists. Nevertheless, his chosen motifs, their vibrant colors, and clear contours, combined with snippets of text, clearly referenced Pop Art. Spiller borrowed the lyrics for his playful and cheerful works from his favorite songs, thus adding a personal dimension to the popular themes. His works are frequently exhibited alongside those of Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jim Dine.