Artist’s Statement / Iteratives

I'd always been drawn to repetition and variation—Monet painting the same haystack again and again, capturing different light and moments. Or Warhol repeating Marilyn's face in shifting colors. Monet chased something almost spiritual in perception; Warhol took a different approach, intentionally stripping away emotion into flat advertising sensibility.

As my work took shape it became evident that what developed in front of me was somewhere between those impulses, occupying mostly abstraction.

The iterative process that grew from my digital design experience plus this new found inspiration became what enthralled me then, and still—the excitement of discovering variations while essentially improvising, not unlike a jazz musician I suppose.

I later realized "make-ready" now echoed Duchamp's "readymades"—an unintentional wink and nod to art history. Whereas Duchamp took finished everyday objects and declared them art through recontextualized appropriation, I create layered abstract fragments never meant to be seen together, finding inspiration in what was destined for re-purposed materials.

Each work begins as built up layering of type and images until I reach the result I’m after. The original limited edition of (9) are silk screened—the Warhol way, with two artist proofs mounted on panel. The iterations exist as digital files awaiting the printing of signed and numbered limited edition archival digital pigment prints.

–Benj Čziller, Ojai CA

100% Human-Made:
No AI has been used in the
creation of my art.


Each work is original in its creation
and does not deviate from this.

ITERATIVE Series’

MAKE READY, 2023-2025, ’Well-involved Vacant Structures’ Iterative series’ 1-6

After (Make Ready Iterative,Series One) 2025. 75” x 52” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Various sizes. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Forty (40) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

A digitally edited photograph of a man's face, with text and colors overlaid, creating an artistic portrait. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

Surprise Guest (Make Ready Iterative,Series Two) 2025. 24” x 24” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Eight (8) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

A person holding a goblet with both hands, standing in front of a background filled with purple and blue hues, possibly in a restaurant or bar setting. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

Indian Giver—Full Price (Make Ready Iterative, Series Three) 2024. 40” x 54” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twenty Eight (28) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

Abstract art with multiple layers of colors, shapes, and overlapping text in shades of beige, purple, brown, yellow, and green. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

Bars (Make Ready Iterative, Series Four) 2023. 64X32, Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twelve (12) each on archival pigment prints on canson hot press or canvas.

A collage of various texts and documents that are heavily distorted and layered, making specific details illegible. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

Artifact (Make Ready Iterative, Series Four) 2023. 52X86, Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twelve (12) each on archival pigment prints on canson hot press or canvas.

Abstract portrait of a woman with a confident expression, featuring long dark hair, wearing a dark top, created with digital mosaic and text overlay art techniques. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

Commerce Flag (Make Ready Iterative, Series Three) 2024. 27” x 20” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twenty Eight (28) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

A stylized, abstract graphic featuring overlapping American flag elements with distorted stars and stripes, overlaid with technical text and coding symbols. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

Attach Photos (Make Ready Iterative Series Five) 2024. 70” x 52” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twenty Four (24) each on archival limited edition pigment prints on canson hot press or canvas.

Close-up of a printed page with black text on a yellow background, overlaid by black ink markings and an area of red text towards the center. The text appears to be in English, arranged in columns and paragraphs. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller

Selections (Make Ready Iterative, Series Six) 2026. 48 X 48. Original left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Ninety Six (96) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

A stylized illustration of a faucet with handwritten text and various colors, including gray, brown, black, and beige, creating an abstract, textured appearance. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

‘Give Me An S’ (Make Ready Iterative, Series Seven) 2023-2024. 20” x 20” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twelve (12) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

Digital distortion of a photograph showing a person with glasses, with a wooden surface background. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

‘If I Had My Way’ (Make Ready Iterative, Series Eight)2025. 48” x 48” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twenty Four (24) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

A person riding a bicycle on a street, with trees and buildings in the background. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

‘Field Trip’ (Make Ready Iterative, Series Nine) 2020. 75” x 52” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twenty Four (24) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

A colorful collage of text from a magazine or book page with various colors and overlapping words, making it difficult to read. Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.

‘End of Session’ (Make Ready Iterative, Series Nine) 2025. 40” x 40” Original (left): Mixed media on archival pigment prints using either Canson hot press paper and/or canvas mounted to board, unless otherwise indicated. Ten sets of limited edition prints of Twenty Four (24) per set on archival pigment on canson hot press or canvas.

Abstract fine art by Benjamin Cziller.