Narcissus/ROCI USA (Wax Fire Works) 1990

"Narcissus/ROCI USA (Wax Fire Works)" is a 1990 silkscreen print by American artist Robert Rauschenberg. The piece showcases Rauschenberg’s signature style of assemblage and photo-realism. The artwork utilizes a collage of images and textures, including photographs, found objects, and silkscreened elements, showcasing a scene of urban life. These fragmented images, such as a street lamp, a palm tree, and a group of photographs, are brought together in a visually dynamic composition. The use of vibrant colors and overlapping elements creates a sense of depth and dynamism, reflecting the complexities and contradictions of modern urban landscapes. The artwork's title and subject matter engage with ideas of identity, self-reflection, and the relationship between the individual and society, referencing the Greek myth of Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection.