Popeye & Olive, 2021

Set of 2 prints: Popeye - Dreams can come true and Olive - I’ll see you in my dreams - 35 colour silkscreens printed on Somerset Satin 410gsm paper with hand-torn edges and embossed by the estate, with full COA // Popeye & Olive by David Spiller is a vibrant 2021 silkscreen print set that features two playful portraits of the iconic cartoon characters Popeye and Olive Oyl. The artworks are rendered in Spiller’s distinctive style, combining pop art aesthetics with expressive, hand-drawn elements. Popeye’s portrait, titled Dreams Can Come True, is full of energy, with a cheerful palette of primary colors and scrawled text that enhances the optimistic theme. Olive Oyl’s portrait, I’ll See You in My Dreams, is similarly dynamic, featuring abstract shapes and vibrant layers that surround her familiar face. Both pieces blend nostalgia with contemporary art, using bold outlines, playful typography, and layering techniques to create a lively and colorful composition. The series reflects Spiller's ability to breathe new life into classic characters while maintaining a sense of whimsy and dreaminess.