Artwork
Californian Hangover
Californian Hangover is a print by Coruzzi. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Californian Hangover is a 2012 screenprint by Coruzzi depicting a young man in a state of exhaustion or distress at a café table, conveyed through his slumped pose with head in hands.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, wearing a black shirt with multicolored stripes (not explicitly Rastafarian as previously noted, but rather colorful), is shown with a mug and empty plate, suggesting a morning after a potentially intense evening, as implied by the title.
Technique & Style
The print features bold, contrasting colors—a bright blue background juxtaposed with the subject’s dark attire and the white mug—creating a simple yet intimate composition that emphasizes the figure’s vulnerability.
History & Provenance
Created in 2012, the work is signed, titled, and numbered by the artist, indicating it as part of a limited edition screenprint run.
Context
While the title references California, the image’s themes of personal introspection and post-event contemplation are universally relatable, transcending geographical specificity.
Artist & collection
Artist
Coruzzi’s prints read like zines you’d find in a college dorm fridge door: sharp, sticky, and impossible to ignore.
