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The impetus for this limited edition print, F&G, was Mozart’s opera buffa in two acts, Così fan tutte, ossia La scuola degli amanti, (Women are like that, or The School for Lovers). First performed on January 26, 1790, in Vienna, Austria, the opera explores the theme of “fiancée swapping” which dates back to the 13th century. Two officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, engage in a wager to prove that their lovers will remain faithful while they are away at battle.
Herrera creates tension between both sides through energetic movement and a powerful chromatic composition of primary colors. In collaboration with Graphicstudio printers, Herrera produced a screenprint characterized by rich, saturated hues; biomorphic, abstracted shapes and lines; and an all-over sense of movement that reflects the emotions and conflicting thoughts of both protagonists. The key technical considerations involved achieving a delicate balance between the printed red and blue inks, their relationship to the stark brightness of the paper, and the challenge of razor-sharp registration split between the right and the left sides.
