Artwork
Make Love After War
Make Love After War is a print by Coruzzi. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Make Love After War is a 2013 screenprint and mixed-media artwork by Coruzzi, depicting three male figures in a protest scenario, each holding a placard with distinct messages.
Subject & Meaning
The piece features three men in close proximity, holding signs with bold typography. One sign bears the work's title, "Make Love After War", with a yellow circle emphasizing "LOVE", while another sign reads "YO" (possibly a fragment of "Yo No No" as mentioned in some sources). The imagery suggests a thematic focus on activism, peace, and potentially, personal or collective identity.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines screenprinting with mixed-media elements, set against a textured, blue-gray background punctuated by splashes of color. The figures and signs are rendered in a loose, sketchy style, evoking a sense of spontaneity or rapid execution.
History & Provenance
Created in 2013, the work is signed, titled, and numbered by Coruzzi, indicating it as part of a limited edition. Specific provenance details (ownership history, exhibitions) are not provided here.
Context
Understanding the full context of *Make Love After War* requires reference to Coruzzi's broader body of work, which often explores themes of social commentary, activism, and the human condition. This piece may reflect post-conflict reconciliation themes or anti-war sentiments prevalent in early 2010s discourse.
Legacy
The legacy of *Make Love After War* is intertwined with Coruzzi's overall impact on contemporary art. As with many of their works, it contributes to a corpus that encourages dialogue on peace, activism, and social change, though its individual prominence within their oeuvre would depend on future scholarly and curatorial assessments.
Artist & collection
Artist
Coruzzi’s prints read like zines you’d find in a college dorm fridge door: sharp, sticky, and impossible to ignore.
