“Olympic Centoonial” – Warner Bros. Fine Art Serigraph

Artist Proof Edition #77/100 – Signed by Melanie Taylor Kent (1996)

This colorful limited-edition serigraph by renowned pop artist Melanie Taylor Kent was officially commissioned by Warner Bros. Studios to commemorate the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The work captures beloved Looney Tunes characters—including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and many more—participating in Olympic-style events inside a packed stadium.

Item Details

• Title: Olympic Centoonial

• Artist: Melanie Taylor Kent

• Year: 1996

• Medium: Hand-pulled serigraph on fine art paper

• Edition: Artist Proof (A.P.) #77/100

• Signature: Hand-signed in graphite by the artist, lower right

• Dimensions: Approx. 24” × 30” (image area), unframed

• Publisher: Warner Bros. Fine Art / Clampett Studio Collections

• Official Licensing: Warner Bros. Studios & USOC (Olympics)

• Condition: Excellent – crisp colors, clean margins, no creases or discoloration

• Markings: Lower left – “Artist Proof 77/100”; lower center – title “Olympic Centoonial”; lower right – signature “Melanie Taylor Kent”

Artwork Description

Kent’s composition bursts with energy, humor, and patriotic flair. The stadium scene showcases dozens of animated athletes representing various Olympic sports:

• Bugs Bunny lighting the torch

• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner in a photo-finish sprint

• Tweety Bird atop the podium

• Taz, Pepe Le Pew, and Yosemite Sam engaged in track and field antics

• A backdrop featuring Atlanta’s skyline and flags of international nations

The piece humorously merges classic Warner Bros. animation with Olympic pageantry, paying tribute to both American pop culture and global athletic spirit.

Artist Background

Melanie Taylor Kent (b. 1946) is a celebrated American artist known for her exuberant, narrative serigraphs depicting beloved moments from film, television, and Americana. Her works have been officially commissioned by Disney, Warner Bros., and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Kent’s art is highly sought after by collectors of pop culture fine art and limited animation editions.

Collector’s Notes

• Artist Proofs (A.P.) are rarer than the standard edition (usually limited to 500).

• Officially licensed Warner Bros. fine art serigraphs are hand-pulled and individually inspected for color fidelity.

• This piece was released through Clampett Studio Collections, Warner Bros.’ authorized animation art distributor.