Acid Rain

Kenny Scharf - Acid Rain “Acid Rain” (1988) by Kenny Scharf is a silkscreen print on paper, measuring 81.2 × 101.6 cm, is a Unique, Print Proof, i.e. a final proof for quality control before the final print.  The work depicts a dystopian cityscape, where architectural and natural elements mix in a surreal, psychedelic composition. In the background, vertical black and yellow drips descend from above, evoking an acid rain that seems to contaminate the entire scene. This depiction suggests a critique of environmental degradation, a recurring theme in Scharf's work. In the foreground, we find stylised buildings in bright colours, including blue skyscrapers and a red geometric structure, contrasting with palm trees and sinuous branches, also rendered in unnatural tones of purple and blue. Strange flexuous tubes, resembling tentacles, snake through space, while suspended spheres float in the air, contributing to the dreamlike and sci-fi atmosphere of the work. The use of bright and contrast