Empathy for Beginners is a limited edition, hand-finished giclée print by contemporary artist Marcelina Amelia, created as part of her thought-provoking I Only Want Everything series.
Printed on luxurious Hahnemühle German Etching Paper with deckled edges, this archival-quality fine art print is individually hand-finished with acrylic paint, making each piece entirely unique. The tactile surface and hand-applied detail bring a vibrant, textural quality that bridges the gap between printmaking and original artwork.
The I Only Want Everything series offers a satirical yet sincere look at modern life, confronting our culture of constant craving and instant gratification. With a deeply self-aware tone, Amelia invites us to reflect on themes of emotional identity, material desire, and the quiet yearning for connection in a hyper-stimulated world.
Empathy for Beginners explores these tensions through bold color, symbolic elements, and a playful but piercing narrative style—reminding us to slow down, look inward, and find meaning beyond the screen.
Archival giclée print on Hahnemühle German Etching Paper
Deckled edges for a traditional fine art finish
Hand-finished with acrylic paint—each piece is a one-of-a-kind
From the I Only Want Everything series by Marcelina Amelia
A modern exploration of emotional states, materialism, and self-discovery
Ideal for collectors of contemporary symbolic art and fans of narrative illustration
Add a piece of Amelia’s signature commentary on 21st-century life to your collection—visually rich, emotionally layered, and entirely original.
