This striking silk-screen print, titled Moon, is a detailed and geographically accurate depiction of the lunar surface, created by artist and graphic designer Enzo Mari. Often regarded as a critical conscience of design, Mari’s work blends artistic expression with thoughtful methodology.
Born in Novara, Italy in 1932, Enzo Mari has focused on the study of design methodology since the early 1950s. His career spans research into visual perception, games for children, graphics, design, and architecture. Moon was originally produced in 1959, with an Art Edition from 1972 and a reissue in 2017.
Part of Mari’s Nature Series, the screenprint uses a modern technique to faithfully reproduce the original. It features a layered design of silver-gray, white, and subtle pink tones against a black background printed on bookbinding fabric. Measuring 40" x 40" (100 cm x 100 cm), the artwork combines elegance and simplicity.
The Nature Series includes archetypal symbols such as the arrow, star, wave, moon, cube, and clover. These symbols are designed to be timeless and open to interpretation, evoking universal memories and iconographic meaning.
Bruno Munari once noted in 1959, “Today it’s necessary to follow astronautical events as once you followed the challenges of daring travelers, putting small flags on large maps.” This print invites viewers to appreciate the wonder and mystery of the moon through Mari’s minimalist yet evocative design.
