Janis St II

Janis St II, 1984 serigraph by R.C. Gorman, presents the same iconic woman and composition as St I, but with a refined color change: the mauve-burgundy textile becomes a deeper cobalt blue with the same pink lining and red fringe. This state variation demonstrates Gorman’s interest in how color alone can shift the emotional temperature of a work—the cobalt brings a cooler, more reflective mood while maintaining the figure’s dignity and presence. Her turquoise earrings remain luminous against her skin, the brown background unchanged, and her posture conveys the same quiet strength. The serigraph’s crisp color registration showcases the printmaking technique’s precision. A must-have for collectors tracking Gorman’s state variations, exploring color theory through seriegraphs, and appreciating how subtle changes can reimagine a composition.