"Happy Birthday America"

Signed and Numbered *Limited Edition Original Serigraph

Painted Image: 19" x 15"

Cotton Paper Size: 29.5" x 23"

Numerical Edition Size: 325

Only 3 remain in this Edition! Numbers available are 2, 4, & 18.

"Limited Edition" refers to the fact that there is only a certain amount, or "limited" number of serigraphs printed of a specific piece of artwork. After the edition is printed, all of the original artwork and screens used to make the print are destroyed or effaced. This ensures that no additional prints of this image will be made in the future. This is the opposite of an "Open Edition," where public demand determines the number of pieces included in an edition.

The limited life of the stencil prevents unlimited editions. Additionally, variables in the process of hand-pulling serigraphs mean that each individual serigraph is slightly different from each other serigraph in the edition. Minor deviations in color registration, paint distribution, and variations yield individual pieces that are truly "one-of-a-kind" or "original."

The "Happy Birthday America" Serigraph depicts John McEnroe holding up the coveted trophy from the Wimbledon Championships. He defeated Bjorn Borg in a fifth set tie-breaker. The defeat ended Borg’s chances of winning Wimbledon for a record sixth time. McEnroe is wearing a jacket representing his membership on the Davis Cup team. He was the center of much controversy during this tournament but held up the winning trophy on the 4th of July, 1981, kissed it and said, "Happy Birthday America."