Jim Dine Hearts is one of the most beloved themes, central to the artist’s historical body of work. … A self-described romantic artist, Dine has embraced the heart as a template through which he can explore relationships of color, texture, and composition.

Inspiration

The Circus #3

In ‘The Circus #3’, he uses vibrant primary colors with expressive brushstrokes representing excitement and energy both inside and around the area of the heart.